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Illinois Advances with Major Legislative Reforms, Economic Growth, and Infrastructure Investments in 2024

Illinois Advances with Major Legislative Reforms, Economic Growth, and Infrastructure Investments in 2024

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 Illinois made headlines this week with a mix of political activity, economic developments, and community-focused updates. The state legislature wrapped its latest session with a series of fiscal and policy changes. According to a comprehensive session overview from Midwest Consulting, lawmakers allocated $299 million in supplemental budget funds, adjusted key grant and tax programs, and created new funds to support pretrial services and court operations. There were updates to how liquor tax revenues are distributed, more flexible repayment terms for emergency payroll transfers, and changes in eligibility for the Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act. A significant update was the creation of a grocery tax exemption for off-premises food sales. Further, a new bill will require electronic filing under the Cigarette Tax Act, aiming to modernize compliance.

In employment law, Perkins Coie reports that Governor Pritzker signed bills expanding the scope of the state’s Prevailing Wage Act and Equal Pay Act. Pending legislation may soon require Illinois employers to provide paid breaks for nursing mothers, a move that would join Illinois with New York in leading worker protections. Legislative inaction, however, left intoxicating hemp products unregulated, prompting concern from some public health advocates as reported by WTTW.

On the political stage, the upcoming 2026 US Senate race is heating up. Capitol News Illinois highlights Democratic hopefuls rallying against recently enacted federal spending cuts under President Trump’s new policy bill, which slashes funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Medicaid, potentially costing Illinois over $700 million and forcing the state to shoulder a larger share of social service funding.

The economic outlook for Illinois continues to improve. CNBC and Governor Pritzker’s office report that Illinois climbed to number thirteen in CNBC’s Top States for Business rankings, the highest ever for the state. The jump is credited to infrastructure investments, advances in technology and education, and initiatives attracting businesses like Pure Lithium Corporation, which is moving its operations to Chicago with a $46 million investment. Cook and Lake counties were also recognized among the nation’s best for economic development.

Major infrastructure projects are underway, with News Channel 20 noting $298 million invested into Champaign-Urbana area highways and bridges. These projects, part of the ongoing Rebuild Illinois initiative, are set to enhance safety, stimulate local employment, and improve transportation, with key routes like I-57, I-72, and US 45 slated for upgrades by late 2026.

Education news brings both promise and uncertainty. While Congress restored a federal tax-credit scholarship program for low-income students, the Illinois Policy Institute points out that state leaders have yet to opt into the program, leaving families waiting for clarity on access to these vital funds after losing the state’s Invest in Kids program last year.

Public safety measures remain in focus after the City Council failed to override Mayor Johnson’s veto on giving police new powers to declare snap curfews, according to WTTW. In other news, unemployment is rising among Black women in Illinois, drawing attention from economists.

Looking ahead, listeners can expect ongoing debate over participation in the new federal school choice program, continued infrastructure work impacting travel through central Illinois, and the early maneuvering of candidates in the 2026 Senate race. Illinois will also be watching how the state addresses gaps in regulation for emerging products like intoxicating hemp.

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