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Sente Announces Property Tax Appeal Workshop to Benefit Wheeling Township Homeowners

VERNON HILLS, IL – State Representative Carol Sente, D-Vernon Hills, is co-hosting a free Property Tax Appeal Workshop on Monday, August 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Chevy Chase Country Club located at 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Wheeling for residents of Wheeling Township.

“Skyrocketing property taxes place a further burden on homeowners in an already challenging economic climate,” Sente said. “I am hopeful that the residents of Wheeling Township will take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about their tax bills, find out if they are receiving all the exemptions to which they are entitled, and how to appeal.”

During Sente’s Property Tax Appeal Workshop, which is also co-hosted by State Rep. Elaine Nekritz, staff from the Cook County Assessor’s Office will be available to explain the residential property assessment and appeal process, as well as assist residents in appealing their property tax bills. The last day for residents of Wheeling Township to file their appeals is August 14.

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“In addition to connecting residents with helpful resources, I have been a strong proponent of legislation that provides financial relief for homeowners,” Sente said. “I recently co-sponsored legislation to increase the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption an extra $1,000 to $5,000 total which will go into effect in the coming year, and I supported legislation that, while it did not pass this year, would have kept property taxes from rising if home values are declining.”

For more information, please contact Sente’s full-time constituent service office at (847) 478-9909, or email RepSente@gmail.com.

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