As property tax bills begin to appear in mailboxes throughout Kane and Kendall counties, state Sen. Chris Lauzen, an Aurora Republican, wants to help area residents understand their bills and provide information on a variety of cost-saving measures.

Lauzen has partnered with the supervisors of assessments and treasurers from both counties to help answer questions on local residents' property tax bills and to help explain where their tax dollars are distributed.

Information also will be provided on a number of new homestead exemptions that have recently passed the General Assembly.

A property tax forum is scheduled for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville.

For more information, call (630) 264-2334 or e-mail admin@lauzen.com.