A countywide referendum on the Feb. 5 primary election ballot asked voters if the federal government should adopt full funding of the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that all veterans who were honorably discharged receive healthcare and related services.
With nearly 100 percent of the districts counted Wednesday morning, voters appeared to overwhelmingly support the referendum.
Yes: 447,393 votes, 92.94 percent of total votes
No: 33,978 votes, 7.06 percent of total votes
*96.99 percent of precincts reporting as of Monday morning
Lemont, IL —
