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Illinois Legislature Kicks Off 2026 Session with $45M Business Funding, Overdose Prevention, and Infrastructure Investments

Illinois Legislature Kicks Off 2026 Session with $45M Business Funding, Overdose Prevention, and Infrastructure Investments

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 Illinois kicked off its 2026 Spring Legislative Session in January, with the Senate convening January 13-14 for organizational matters and the House following the week of January 20-22, according to the NASW-Illinois Chapter update. Notable bills include the Holistic Overdose Prevention and Equity Act and measures on domestic violence protections and inclusive language for disabilities. Lawmakers allocated over $45 million in state funds to select business groups like the Austin African American Business Network Association, drawing criticism from the Illinois Policy Institute for lacking transparency and favoring specific regions. On the economic front, Governor JB Pritzker announced Tangent Technologies will invest $50 million in Montgomery, creating 110 jobs, as stated in the official Illinois government press release.

Infrastructure advances include U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky securing $12.5 million for 15 projects in the 9th District, funding bridge replacements, school improvements, and water resiliency efforts like lead service line replacements in Morton Grove, per her office announcement. Community concerns persist over the Mahomet Aquifer, with Senator Paul Faraci prioritizing protections amid carbon sequestration debates, as reported by IPM Newsroom. The Illinois Accountability Commission released a January 30 report documenting alleged federal agent misconduct during Operation Midway Blitz, according to the Daily Northwestern.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed to challenge the Trump administrations denial of disaster aid for August 2025 northern Illinois storms, echoing Governor Pritzkers criticism in Capitol News Illinois and WTTW reports. No major recent weather events were noted beyond that.

Looking Ahead, expect Governor Pritzkers State of the State and Budget Address on February 18, alongside bill filing deadlines and Route 66 centennial events. Environmentalists eye carbon pipeline eminent domain bills, and counties push for federal transportation funding equity.

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