Community Awareness

MOSQUITO ABATEMENT SPRAYING – CALL (618) 931-0360 w/ concerns…

(public Act 103-0976) https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/publicacts/view/103-0976

THIS IS YOUR 24 HR POSTED NOTICE:

Seasonal: April – October

Operator: Carrie (all questions/concerns are to be directed to Supervisor Office)

Type of Chemical  & Reason for Use: Mosquito One/Control of Mosquitos in the Community

Time: Anytime between 6pm – 10pm (Monday through Friday)

Location: All of Chouteau Township Streets (Road Commissioner Tab has list )

Illinois Department of Agriculture: (217)785-2427   Pesticide Hotline(800)641-3934    https://agr.illinois.gov/pesticides/pesticides-uses-misuses.html

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ATTENTION CHOUTEAU TOWNSHIP UNINCORPORATED RESIDENTS…

Effective January 1, 2026 CHOUTEAU TOWNSHIP is no longer enrolled in an ELECTRIC AGGREGATION PROGRAM.

If you get paperwork or someone tells you that we are then… IT IS A SCAM.

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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETINGS 2025

Start Time: 6:30 PM

2026 Schedule: Document Tab for printable copy

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Township Multiplier

WHY…Each year the State of Illinois Department of Revenue conducts a Sales Ratio Study in order to determine whether or not the assessed values of properties within each township in Madison County, (and all IL counties), are at the statutory level of 33.33%, or 1/3 of fair market value. If the study shows a township’s median level of assessment to be above or below the statutory level of 33.33%, or 1/3 of market value, then an equalizer factor, or multiplier, should be applied. This factor will either increase or decrease your property’s assessed value.

WHO…At this time the Board of Review has two options. 1. A single state issued countrywide multiplier, which only impacts the property’s assessed value for one year. This type of equalization cannot be appealed, and does nothing to improve the median level of assessment for your township. 2. A Board of Review issued township multiplier, which may be appealed to the State of Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB), and does improve your township’s median level of assessment. The township multipliers are more equitable on a township-by-township basis than the single state issued countrywide factor.

WHAT… Before deciding to appeal, you need to know two things. 1. What is the Fair Market Value of the property? This can be determined by a recent purchase rice or appraisal of your property, or by recent sales of comparable properties within your neighborhood. 2. What are the assessed values of comparable properties within your neighborhood? Comparable properties being ones that are similar to yours in construction style, size, and age.

WHERE… Information on sales may be obtained from the M.L.S., (Multiple Listing Services), or local Realtors. Your best evidence is an evidence is an appraisal or recent purchase of your property. Information to determine which properties are comparable, and what their assessments are is available at the local township assessor’s office. If you’re not able to meet with your assessor, the Chief County Assessment office does have the assessed values for all properties in your township, and the web address is: WWW.CO.MADISON.IL.US/DEPARTMENTS/CHIEF_COUNTY_ASSESMENT_OFFICE

WHEN & HOW… If you have evidence indicating that your property’s assessed value is greater than 33.33% of its fair market value, or above the median level of assessment for the county, you may appeal to the Stat of Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) within 30 days of the date printed on the township multiplier assessment change notice. Forms and instructions are available at:  WWW.PTAB.ILLINOIS.GOV/FILING.HTML

VERY IMPORTANT… WHEN FILING ON THE EQUALIZATION OR MULTIPLIER CARD RECEIVED IN MARCH, THE PROPERTY TAX APPEAL BOARD’S JURISDICTION IS LIMITED TO THE REMOVAL OF THE AMOUNT OF INCREASE IN ASSESSED VALUE DUE TO THE TOWNSHIP MULTIPLIER.

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YOUR HELP IS NEEDED…

We are taking NON-PERISHABLE DONATIONS

HELP SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW AMERICANS

ALL DONATIONS GO TO THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRY IN MITCHELL, IL

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Public Hearing Notices:

(PLEASE NOTE: ALL THIS INFORMATION & MORE IS ON THE MADISON COUNTY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT WEBSITE)

HTTP://WWW.CO.MADISON.IL.US/DEPARTMENTS/PLANNING_AND_DEVELOPMENT/INDEX.PHP

Zoning Board of Appeals that Pertain to Chouteau Township will be posted below:

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – (2026)

 

**The Zoning Board of Appeals does not meet on SITE anymore. The applicants and interested parties are to meet the board at the County Board Room #203, 157 N. Main Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025.  All hearings are open to public comment.**

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Veteran Services

We have a Memorial Wreath & Yard Sign that can be displayed

at your home for a week and then returned to Township.

Please Call (618) 931-0360 For more information

http://www.co.madison.il.us/departments/community_development/resources_for_veterans.php