FOIA Request to Grundy County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Grundy County, Illinois, by the Grundy Reporter on June 10, 2025. The request seeks detailed records related to property tax relief and exemptions for veterans with disabilities and their surviving spouses. Specifically, the request includes:
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 for Tax Year 2024 through the present.
2. Documents showing individuals who requested or received a Specially Adapted Housing Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities, pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/15-165, for Tax Year 2024 through the present.
3. Documents showing individuals who requested or received a Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities, pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/15-169, for Tax Year 2024 through the present.
4. Documents showing individuals who requested or received a Returning Veteran’s Homestead Exemption, pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/15-172, for Tax Year 2024 through the present.
The Grundy Reporter is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization dedicated to assisting media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
In addition to requesting these documents in electronic format under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), the Grundy Reporter has also asked for a fee waiver due to its role in gathering and disseminating news to the public. This request aims to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions by providing essential information about tax relief measures available to veterans and their families.
The average student-to-teacher ratio in Grundy County was reported as 15-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year, reflecting the county’s commitment to maintaining quality education standards alongside its civic responsibilities.
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.
