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

On June 10, 2025, North Egypt News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Jefferson County, Illinois. The request seeks documents related to property tax relief and exemptions for veterans with disabilities and their surviving spouses for the tax year 2024 through the present. Specifically, the records requested include:

1. Documents showing individuals who requested or received Property Tax Relief as a Veteran with a Disability or as a Surviving Spouse of a Disabled Veteran.

2. Documents showing individuals who requested or received a Specially Adapted Housing Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities, in accordance with Illinois statute 35 ILCS 200/15-165.

3. Documents showing individuals who requested or received a Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities, pursuant to Illinois statute 35 ILCS 200/15-169.

4. Documents showing individuals who requested or received a Returning Veteran’s Homestead Exemption, under Illinois statute 35 ILCS 200/15-172.

The request was made by North Egypt News as part of its commitment to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As members of the media, they emphasize the importance of access to public records in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.

North Egypt News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.

Jefferson County's educational system currently has an average student-to-teacher ratio of 13-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year, accommodating 5,556 students and employing 434 full-time faculty members across its schools.

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.