South Central Reporter

FOIA Request to Marion County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Marion County by South Central Reporter, seeking detailed records concerning property tax relief and exemptions for veterans with disabilities. The request specifically targets documents from Tax Year 2024 to the present. The information sought includes:

1. Records of individuals who requested or received Property Tax Relief as a Veteran with a Disability or as a Surviving Spouse of a Disabled Veteran.

2. Documents pertaining to those who applied for or were granted a Specially Adapted Housing Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities, in accordance with Illinois law 35 ILCS 200/15-165.

3. Records of applicants or recipients of the Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities, pursuant to Illinois law 35 ILCS 200/15-169.

4. Documentation regarding individuals who requested or received a Returning Veteran’s Homestead Exemption, under Illinois law 35 ILCS 200/15-172.

The request emphasizes the need for these records in electronic format and highlights the role of South Central Reporter in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The media organization is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids news outlets in investigating governmental actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.

Marion County, located in Illinois, has an average student-to-teacher ratio of 13-to-1 as per the 2022-23 school year data, accommodating over six thousand students across its educational institutions.

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.