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Illinois approves over $55B state budget investing in infrastructure, education, healthcare

Illinois has passed a $55.1 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, featuring site readiness funding, business incentives and education.

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Allison Barnette

Illinois launches $500M site readiness initiative to spur redevelopment

Illinois is launching a $500 million Site Readiness investment as part of its fiscal year (FY) 2026 balanced budget under Gov. JB Pritzker. The goal is to repurpose underutilized or state-owned properties to attract private investment, create jobs and revitalize local economies.

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