IL Labor Relations Board

Washington County IL Final Multiplier 1.0000 for 2025 Taxes

The Illinois Department of Revenue has issued Washington County a final property assessment equalization factor (multiplier) of 1.0000 for the 2025 tax year, representing a change from the prior year's factor of 0.9666. The factor of 1.0000 indicates assessments are at approximately 33.75% of market value, aligning with the state-required one-third assessment level. The final multiplier was issued following a public hearing on the tentative factor released on April 2, 2026.

IDNR Awards 108 Biodiversity Field Trip Grants, $101K, 7,000 Students

IDNR and the Illinois Conservation Foundation awarded 108 biodiversity field trip grants totaling more than $101,000, enabling nearly 7,000 students across 34 Illinois counties to visit state parks, natural areas, and museums. Funding comes from private donations by the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Foundation and the D.F. and M.T. Grohne Family Foundation. The program has distributed more than $1.7 million since 2001, reaching over 146,000 students.