If you live in the City of Chicago and you own your home, you may be eligible for a rebate from the City for anywhere from $25 to $200.  The amount you can apply for depends on how much your tax bill increased from 2008 to 2009 and also your income.  Click on the link for more details. http://webapps.cityofchicago.org/PropertyTaxReliefWeb/org/cityofchicago/taxgrant/web/begin.do The deadline is March 31, 2010, so act fast! ...