Assessors in Illinois will be handling a big change in the new year concerning eligibility for the senior freeze. On December 12, 2025, Governor Pritzker …

Thank You For A Meaningful 2025

December 18, 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, the Illinois Property Assessment Institute would like to take a moment to express our appreciation and thanks to the …

Curriculum Development Donation

November 24, 2025

The Illinois Assessors Association (division of Township Officials of Illinois) recently presented a check to the IPAI to be used for development of course curriculum. Last …

Making Connections That Matter

November 20, 2025

As we head toward the finish line of another year and look ahead to the next, I often reflect on the year that is coming …

Why Local Assessor Associations Matter: Lessons from Rock Island County

October 21, 2025

Recently I was asked a question about how local township assessors associations bring value to our profession. I can answer from my own area …

Decoding Property Classification: Communication Towers and County Differences

September 17, 2025

An attorney called me with a question: her client had been approached by a company that builds towers for mobile communications; they want to lease …

Legal Insight, Lasting Impact: What to Expect at the 2025 IPAI Legal Symposium

August 26, 2025

Property tax professionals are continually trying to fulfill their continuing education hours, and the Third Annual IPAI Legal Symposium on September 30, 2025, provides the …

Board of Review Training Update

July 22, 2025

In the fall of 2024 and in partnership with the Illinois Department of Revenue, we began a series of free training sessions for boards of …

Celebrating 60 Years: Help Us Tell the Story of Illinois Assessment

June 26, 2025

The Illinois Property Assessment Institute is celebrating a major milestone—60 years of supporting, educating, and connecting assessment professionals across the state. As we reflect on …

2025 Spring Legislative Update

June 25, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly adjourned their spring session in the early morning hours of June 1, 2025. In light of pessimistic projections on future revenue …