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JORCZAK GIVEN HIGHEST HONOR IN ILLINOIS FOR PROPERTY ASSESSMENT
April 20, 2026
Timothy Jorczak, McLean County Supervisor of Assessments, was recently awarded the 2026 Marshall Theroux Memorial Award, the highest honor bestowed on a member of the…
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TURGEON HONORED FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN PROPERTY ASSESSMENT
April 20, 2026
John Turgeon, Canton Township Assessor, was recently awarded the 2026 Rising Star Award in recognition of his career in property assessment, contributions to the industry,…
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MEWES HONORED FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN PROPERTY ASSESSMENT
April 20, 2026
Sharon Mewes, Washington County Supervisor of Assessments, was recently awarded the 2026 Outstanding Achievement in Property Assessment Award in recognition of her long career in…
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Senior Freeze Is Changing — But Not as Soon as You Think
January 22, 2026
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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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 and…
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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…
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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…
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