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HB 5115

$CHICAGO CULTURAL DISTRICT

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mike Crawford and 2 co-sponsors

Provides $5.2 million in General Revenue to DCEO to grant Cook County for the Build Up Cook program.

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
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Bill Summary · HB 5115

Overview

HB5115, introduced in the Illinois 104th General Assembly by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita, proposes a targeted appropriation to bolster a regional economic development program in Cook County. The bill is an appropriations measure with a single stated purpose related to supporting the Build Up Cook program.

Primary purpose and intent

  • To provide supplemental funding for the Build Up Cook program in Cook County.
  • The funding would come from the General Revenue Fund and be allocated as grants through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).

Key provisions and changes

  • Appropriation: $5,200,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the DCEO.
  • Use of funds: Grants to Cook County to be used as supplemental funding for the Build Up Cook program.
  • Effective date: The Act takes effect on July 1, 2026.
  • Administrative action: The bill designates the DCEO as the recipient of the funds for distribution as grants to Cook County for the Build Up Cook program.

Who/what would be affected

  • State: General Revenue Fund, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
  • Local entity: Cook County, which would receive grants for the Build Up Cook program.
  • Program: Build Up Cook, a county-focused initiative likely aimed at economic development, workforce development, or small business support (specific program details are not provided in the bill text).

Procedural/timeline aspects

  • Filing and introduction: Filed February 5, 2026; first reading February 10, 2026.
  • Committee action: Assigned to Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee on March 12, 2026.
  • Sponsorship: Co-sponsored by Rep. Mike Crawford and Rep. Thaddeus Jones, in addition to primary sponsor Rep. Robert Rita.
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026, assuming passage of the Act.

Additional notes

  • The bill is narrowly focused on a funding allocation and does not introduce new programmatic requirements beyond directing funds to Cook County for Build Up Cook.
  • No other fiscal or policy changes are included in the text provided.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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