The Senior Property Tax Freeze Just Got Easier
Illinois raised the income cap on the Senior Assessment Freeze for the first time in years. With Marengo home values climbing 6.2% annually, the benefit is worth more than ever.
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Sunday, May 31, 2026 · Marengo, Illinois
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Inside the $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget: What It Buys, What It Cuts, and What It Can't Deliver
The FY2027 proposal raises total defense resources to historic levels by cutting $73 billion in domestic programs. The administration promised to shield families from pain. The budget shows where the pain actually lands.
Apr 4Mental Health Sales Tax Raises $11.2M in First Year
Voters replaced a property tax levy with a quarter-cent sales tax in 2024. After a rocky start, the early numbers suggest the swap is working.
Apr 3 Infrastructure Every road in Marengo,
Every road in Marengo,
scored by condition.
An interactive map built from the 2021 pavement survey. Click any road for its score.
Explore the map →More from Marengo
$57 Million in Road Work Planned Across Western McHenry County
Apr 2How Everyone Built Marengo a $4,957 Tax Bill
Apr 1The Suburbs Keep Pushing West. Is Marengo Next?
Mar 30Everything Costs More and the Worst Part Hasn't Started
The Strait of Hormuz carries 20% of the world's oil. Its closure is just beginning to reach Marengo's gas stations, city budget, and farm operations.
Mar 29Marengo Lost Its Train in 1950. Now It Has a Chance to Get One Back.
A $275 million state project would put passenger trains back on tracks that already run through town. Marengo has not had rail service since 1950.
Mar 28