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.
The General Homestead Exemption is equal to a $7,000 reduction in assessed value in Cook County and $6,000 in all other counties. Another important exemption is the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption. This exemption is available to homeowners who are 65 years or older and can be applied to their primary residence only.