This document describes Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) staff’s interpretations of the legislation. This document is meant to be used by local governments for informational purposes only. It is neither an official record of how the funding will be…
Governor J.B. Pritzker recently unveiled his proposed budget for Illinois’ new fiscal year amid a pandemic that has impacted state and local finances in different ways. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) analyzed the governor’s budget blueprint and found…
We all know the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act offers an incredible opportunity to strengthen our transportation system in northeastern Illinois. The region soon will start seeing millions of dollars in resources that can create a more resilient…
Voters across northeastern Illinois approved a number of government consolidations during the November 2020 elections. In Lake County, voters backed a referendum to eliminate the office of the recorder, merging its duties with the office of the county clerk. Referenda to abolish road districts in Bloomingdale Township,…
Find the latest update on the effect of COVID-19 on transit and transportation. In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Congress has enacted four bills: the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and the Coronavirus Aid,…
The 101st Illinois General Assembly concluded the first year of session with a flurry of activity, passing Rebuild Illinois, an infrastructure funding package with new revenues and a comprehensive state budget, among other initiatives. The session saw action on several…
The spring legislative session closed with the successful passage of an operating budget and other notable pieces of legislation, in addition to a suite of measures to boost capital infrastructure investments. This analysis provides a synopsis of these measures and…
The capital package provides funding for natural resources, affordable housing, and projects throughout the region for a wide variety of purposes that extend beyond investments in transportation. Capital revenues and proposed expenditures approved by the Illinois General Assembly and signed…
In June 2019, the State of Illinois enacted a package of legislation to fund transportation, water infrastructure, natural resources, open space, school construction, affordable housing, and other projects. Appropriations for the capital package are found in multiple pieces of legislation…
Metropolitan Chicago is North America’s premier freight hub, with large concentrations of truck, rail, air, and water shipments providing connections to all parts of the country. This robust freight network ensures that residents and businesses in the region and across…