Kane County Reporter

FOIA Request to Kane County regarding tax relief requests for veterans with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Kane County by the Kane County Reporter, seeking records related to property tax relief and exemptions for veterans with disabilities. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and was sent on June 10, 2025.

The FOIA request specifically asked for documents from Tax Year 2024 through the present. The requested documents include those showing individuals who have requested or received property tax relief as a veteran with a disability or as a surviving spouse of a disabled veteran. Additionally, it sought records concerning individuals who applied for or were granted a Specially Adapted Housing Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities under 35 ILCS 200/15-165. Furthermore, the request included documents pertaining to the Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities under 35 ILCS 200/15-169 and the Returning Veteran’s Homestead Exemption under 35 ILCS 200/15-172.

The Kane County Reporter emphasized that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling its role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. The organization also requested a fee waiver, citing its status as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website.

Kane County is home to over 109,000 students enrolled across its schools, with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year. This reflects the county's commitment to education alongside its efforts in addressing veterans' needs through various tax relief programs.

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.