In CommitteeFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Willie Preston (D)
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Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026
Summary
The Senate bill allocates $780,000 from Illinois' General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, which will then grant the money to the Cook County Forest Preserve District. The funds are earmarked for the administration and operation of Greencorps Chicago and the Forest Preserve Experience Program, both focused on environmental education and stewardship. The appropriation becomes effective on July 1, 2026.
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