Upcoming Deadlines


Treasurer’s Report (Due Oct. 31)

If your municipality’s fiscal year begins May 1, last year’s treasurer’s report must be filed with the clerk by October 31 and published in a local newspaper (or posted in three public places if population <500).

→ 65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-65


Unclaimed Property (Due Nov. 1)

Municipalities must report and remit unclaimed property to the State Treasurer by November 1 each year. The report covers activity from three years prior (e.g., 2025 report = July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022).

Welcome to the Consulting Team, Melanie!


Melanie Stiles recently joined John Kasperek Co., Inc. as an Associate. As a resident of Lake County, Indiana, Melanie brings valuable experience in financial reporting, audit procedures, and bookkeeping. This includes her prior work as a Field Examiner with the Indiana State Board of Accounts. Melanie holds a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting from Indiana University Northwest.

JKC’s newsletter, The Public Ledger, reflects our commitment to keeping you informed and supported as new developments arise — from OBBBA and the Illinois Tax Amnesty Program to the Cook County Property Tax Bridge Fund and other key updates in accounting and regulation. The Public Ledger will continue to keep you up to date so you can stay prepared, compliant, and confident in serving your community.


We appreciate your continued partnership and engagement.

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