Incorrect Phone Number on Peotone Assessment Notices Causes Confusion for Residents

Peotone Township Board Meeting | August 11, 2025

Article Summary: The Peotone Township Assessor’s office is managing an error on official Notices of Assessment mailed by Will County which listed the wrong phone number, potentially hindering residents seeking information about their new property values or the appeal process.

Peotone Assessment Notices Key Points:

• Official property assessment notices sent by the Will County Supervisor of Assessments listed an incorrect phone number for the Peotone Township Assessor’s office.

• Assessor Virginia Gates-Hamann reported the issue at the August 11, 2025, township board meeting.

• The error comes as residents receive updated property values and may have questions or wish to file an assessment appeal.

PEOTONE, IL – The Peotone Township Board on Monday, August 11, 2025, learned that official property assessment notices recently mailed to residents by Will County contained a significant error: an incorrect phone number for the township assessor’s office.

Township Assessor Virginia Gates-Hamann reported during the meeting that her office is actively dealing with the issue after the Will County Supervisor of Assessments (SOA) sent out the notices with the wrong contact information.

The annual Notice of Assessment is a critical document for property owners, informing them of their property’s new assessed value, which is used to calculate property tax bills. The notice also provides the deadline and instructions for filing an appeal if a property owner believes their assessment is incorrect.

Having the correct phone number for the local township assessor is crucial, as the assessor’s office is the primary point of contact for residents with questions about their property value or how the assessment was determined. The error could lead to confusion and frustration for taxpayers trying to navigate the assessment and appeals process. The minutes did not specify what steps are being taken to inform residents of the correct contact information.

Meeting Briefs: Peotone Township Board for August 11, 2025

Township Receives Over $57,000 in ARPA Funds
The township has received a check for $57,395 in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This federal program was established to help local governments recover from the public health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The minutes did not specify how the township plans to use the funds.

IDOT to Hold Public Meeting on Route 50 Intersection
The board was notified of an upcoming Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) public meeting scheduled for August 26, 2025, at the Will County Fairgrounds. The meeting notice, prompted by a letter from resident Jackie Owens, concerns the intersection of Route 50 and County Line Road. No further details about the meeting’s specific agenda were provided.

Road Maintenance Update
Road Commissioner John Hack reported that township crews will begin their annual tar and chipping road maintenance program soon. This surface treatment is used to preserve and extend the life of asphalt roads throughout the township. A specific schedule of roads to be treated was not announced.

Township Audit Complete, Financial Reports Filed
The board noted that the audit for the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2025, is complete, and a formal copy of the report should be ready for the September meeting. Additionally, the 2025 Annual Financial Report and Treasurer’s Report, prepared by the accounting firm GW & Associates, have been electronically filed with the state.