Angela K. Crum Wabash County Circuit Court Clerk | Official Website
Angela K. Crum Wabash County Circuit Court Clerk | Official Website
FOIA Request to Wabash County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Wabash County, Illinois, by SE Illinois News. The request seeks access to documents related to property tax relief and exemptions for veterans with disabilities and their surviving spouses for the tax year 2024 onwards. Specifically, the records requested include:
1. Documents showing 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 showing individuals who requested or received a Specially Adapted Housing Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities under 35 ILCS 200/15-165.
3. Documents showing individuals who requested or received a Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities under 35 ILCS 200/15-169.
4. Documents showing individuals who requested or received a Returning Veteran’s Homestead Exemption under 35 ILCS 200/15-172.
The request emphasizes the importance of accessing these public records to fulfill journalistic duties such as holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As members of the media, SE Illinois News has also sought a fee waiver, citing their role in disseminating information to the public.
SE Illinois News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
The average student-to-teacher ratio in Wabash County was 15-to-1 in the 2022-23 school year, with 1,552 students enrolled and 106 full-time faculty members across the county's schools.
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.
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