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Illinois Jobs, Economic Revitalization, and Workforce Opportunity Act

Status: PassedState: IllinoisIssue: Jobs
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Summary

The bill declares a statewide initiative to promote private investment, workforce training, apprenticeships, entrepreneurship, and job growth in economically distressed Chicago neighborhoods, while calling for transparent, results-based use of public development funds. It provides broad goals but few implementation or funding details.

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Concerning economic development, employment creation, workforce training, neighborhood revitalization, and the expansion of sustainable employment opportunities throughout the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois.

a) Economic opportunity remains unevenly distributed throughout the City of Chicago, with certain neighborhoods experiencing persistent unemployment, commercial disinvestment, and limited access to well-paying employment.

(b) Small businesses, manufacturing enterprises, construction firms, technology companies, and community-based organizations are essential to the economic vitality of Chicago.

(c) Investment in vocational education, apprenticeships, infrastructure, and local entrepreneurship can increase employment, reduce economic inequality, and strengthen municipal revenues.

(d) Public economic development funds should be allocated transparently, with priority given to projects that demonstrate measurable employment growth and long-term community benefits.

The purpose of this Act is to establish a coordinated statewide initiative to create employment, stimulate private investment, expand workforce training, and revitalize economically distressed Chicago neighborhoods.

Judicial Review

No judicial review

No Supreme Court cases are currently attached to this law.

No cases filed.

Sponsor

Marie Rivas-BoucherDemocratic Party

Cosponsors

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Archived proceedingsIllinois Chamber
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Illinois Jobs, Economic Revitalization, and Workforce Opportunity Act

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This bill awaits the Governor's action. Deadline: 2026-10-20 13:25:11 (UTC).
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This bill has been enacted via no action (pocket pass) at the Governor review deadline.
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Result: passed.
Aye: 100 seats
Nay: 0 seats
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Total seats: 100
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I rise in support of this bill, and I agree with the speakers who have said that good intentions must be measured by results. In business, a proposal is only as sound as its accountability: clear goals, responsible partners, and proof that resources are producing value. Chicago neighborhoods need more than slogans; they need apprenticeships that lead to jobs, support for entrepreneurs who will remain invested locally, and development funds tracked transparently. This bill establishes the right direction. I urge the legislature to advance it, while insisting that implementation be disciplined, measurable, and worthy of the public’s trust.
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I rise in support, and I agree with the earlier speakers that good intentions must be measured by results. In Hawaii, I have seen local businesses create opportunity when they hire locally, train patiently, and keep investment connected to the community. Chicago neighborhoods deserve that same practical approach. This bill’s goals are sound, but public development dollars must be transparent, tied to clear benchmarks, and directed toward apprenticeships, small businesses, and residents seeking a first chance. I urge support, while reminding this chamber that an initiative is only successful when families can see the paycheck and the opportunity.
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I agree with the gentleman who said good intentions must be measured by results. That is especially true when public development funds are involved. This bill recognizes that Chicago neighborhoods deserve investment, apprenticeships, and real pathways into stable work—not another announcement without accountability. I support its goals, but broad promises must be followed by clear benchmarks, transparent reporting, and evidence that residents and small businesses are benefiting. As someone who has managed transportation and workforce priorities, I know progress requires coordination and follow-through. Let us advance this framework, while insisting that future implementation be practical, measurable, and open to public scrutiny.
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I rise in support of the Illinois Jobs, Economic Revitalization, and Workforce Opportunity Act, with one clear expectation: good intentions must be measured by results. We have heard this chamber open debate on investment, but investment alone does not put a paycheck in a family’s hands. Chicago neighborhoods need apprenticeships, small-business opportunity, and employers willing to hire locally—not another round of slogans and blank checks. This bill’s transparency requirement is important, but implementation will decide whether it works. I urge support, and I urge Illinois leaders to track jobs created, training completed, and public dollars earned back through opportunity.
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