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.
You are eligible for the homestead exemption if all of the following are true: 1  You created the trust to be effective during your lifetime (an inter vivos trust). 2  You provided the assets for the trust (you are the settlor). 3  The trust agreement contains a provision that says you have complete possession of the property.