South Central Reporter

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

On June 10, 2025, South Central Reporter submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Macoupin County in Illinois. The request seeks detailed records related to property tax relief and exemptions granted to veterans with disabilities and their surviving spouses for the tax year 2024 through the present.

The specific documents requested 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, the request covers records pertaining to Specially Adapted Housing Exemptions, Standard Homestead Exemptions, and Returning Veteran’s Homestead Exemptions for veterans with disabilities.

The FOIA request emphasizes the role of South Central Reporter in providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs and highlights the importance of access to public records in ensuring transparency and accountability. The requester also notes affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization dedicated to promoting transparency in government actions.

Macoupin County, located in Illinois, had an average student-to-teacher ratio of 13-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year, with 7,361 students enrolled and 555 full-time faculty members across its schools.

We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.