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Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase for Indian Trails Public Library District

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  1. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Indian Trails Public Library District for 2025 will be held on November 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Library, 355 Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling, IL 60090.
    • Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Brian Shepard, Library Director, 355 Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling, IL 60090 – (847) 459-4100.
  2. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended for 2025 were $9,544,149.
    • The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2026 are $10,116,798. This represents a 6.0% increase over the previous year’s extension.
  3. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2025 were $0.
    • The property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2026 are $0. This represents a 0% increase over the previous year.
  4. The total property taxes extended for 2025 were $9,544,149.
    • The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2026 are $10,116,798.
    • This represents a 6.0% increase over the previous year’s extension.

 

Genealogy Volunteer Opportunities: Branch Out Beyond Your Family Tree

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We’ve all hit those brick walls in our family trees. Sometimes you just need a break from your own family–the research that is. We wouldn’t suggest otherwise! If you’d like to keep spending your time on genealogy, there are a variety of fascinating and worthwhile projects you can help support.

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