Will County Gazette

FOIA Request to Will County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

On June 10, 2025, the Will County Gazette submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Will County, Illinois. The request seeks access to documents related to property tax relief and exemptions for veterans with disabilities and their surviving spouses for the tax year 2024 through the present. The request specifically asks for records showing individuals who have requested or received:

1. Property Tax Relief as a Veteran with a Disability or as a Surviving Spouse of a Disabled Veteran.

2. A Specially Adapted Housing Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities, in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/15-165.

3. A Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities, pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/15-169.

4. A Returning Veteran’s Homestead Exemption, pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/15-172.

The requester emphasizes the importance of accessing these public records to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. The information is sought in an electronic format, and a fee waiver is requested based on the media affiliation of the requester.

The Will County Gazette is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. This coalition aims to promote transparency by providing insights into government actions.

In Will County, there are currently 102,683 students enrolled across various schools with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year.

Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.