Some projects and tasks are not available year-round and may be available only at specific parks. The Adopt A Park program, started in December 2010, has been steadily growing with seven of 28 parks adopted to date. Each week, more community organizations and individuals call for details on the program.
Under the Illinois exemption system, homeowners may exempt up to $15,000 of their home or other property covered by the homestead exemption. The Illinois homestead exemption requires that you be a legal owner of record to claim the exemption, meaning your name is listed on the deed to the property.
Homestead exemptions remove part of your home's value from taxation, so they lower your taxes. For example, i.e. your home is appraised at $100,000, and you qualify for a $15,000 exemption (this is the amount mandated for school districts), you will pay school taxes on the home as if it was worth only $85,000. You must file by April 30, 2012.