More Central Illinois seniors will get property tax relief under bill awaiting Governor's signature

Kifowit backs plans to reduce energy costs, expand senior property tax freeze, reform transit

Working to uplift local families, this week State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, backed an energy plan to reduce home energy costs, expanded the senior property tax freeze, supported transit reform and recognized individuals impacted by scarring alopecia. “We took needed action this veto session to address rising home energy prices,” Kifowit said. “This plan helps...

More Central Illinois seniors will get property tax relief under bill awaiting Governor's signature

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- More Central Illinois senior citizens will be able to stay in their forever homes, as a state bill giving property tax relief awaits a signature from the Governor. In a WMBD news special report, we found elderly residents were being priced out of their homes due to high prices and property taxes. Gary Millen is a Peoria resident who’s retired. He said he’s one of the lucky ones, who can still support himself through his re…