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Forest Preserve District’s 2026 Budget Approved; Property Tax Rate Decreases 6.78%

The Forest Preserve District’s tax rate has been dropping for years. For instance, for a $350,000 home, the Forest Preserve portion was $126.75 in 2023, $95.17 in 2024, and under the 2025 tax levy, it ...
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Forest Preserve District’s 2026 budget approved; property tax rate will decrease 6.78%

The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s 2026 budget is balanced, and its property tax rate will drop 6.78% next year. Forest Preserve Commissioners unanimously approved the budget on Nov. 13.
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Ventura supports legislation to give property tax relief for seniors

State Senator Rachel Ventura backed a property tax relief package to provide relief to senior citizens in Illinois. The bill will increase the exemption thresholds for consideration of a freeze.
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The Valley View School District Selects A New Superintendent

The Valley View School District 365U Board of Education voted tonight to approve Dr. Teresa Polson as Superintendent of Schools effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Polson is currently VVSD’s Assistant ...