20 ILCS 720/1
Short title
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Illinois Main Street Act. (Source: P.A. 97-573, eff. 8-25-11.)
Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 720 — Illinois Main Street Act.
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Legislative purpose
Legislative purpose. The General Assembly makes the following findings: (1) The continued economic vitality of downtown and neighborhood commercial districts in our municipalities is essential to community preservation, social cohesion, and economic growth. (2) Municipalities need to maintain their local economies so t…
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Definitions
Definitions. As used in this Act: "Department" means the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. "Director" means the Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. "Program" means the Illinois Main Street Program. (Source: P.A. 97-573, eff. 8-25-11.)
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Illinois Main Street Program
Illinois Main Street Program. The Illinois Main Street Program is created, subject to appropriation, within the Department. In order to implement the Illinois Main Street Program, the Department may do all of the following: (1) Provide assistance to municipalities designated as Main Street Communities, municipalities i…
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Main Street Community designation
Main Street Community designation. (a) The Department may adopt criteria for the designation of a Main Street Community. In establishing the criteria, the Department shall consider all of the following: (1) The degree of interest and commitment to comprehensive downtown or neighborhood commercial district revitalizatio…
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Illinois Main Street Plan
Illinois Main Street Plan. The Department may, in consultation with the Lieutenant Governor, develop a plan for the Illinois Main Street Program. The plan shall describe: (1) the objectives and strategies of the Illinois Main Street Program; (2) how the Illinois Main Street Program will be coordinated with existing fed…
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Role of the Lieutenant Governor
Role of the Lieutenant Governor. The Lieutenant Governor shall, subject to appropriation, be the Ambassador of the Illinois Main Street Program. The Department shall, subject to appropriation, advise and consult with the Lieutenant Governor on the activities of the Illinois Main Street Program. The Lieutenant Governor,…
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(Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 97-573, eff. 8-25-11; text omitted.)
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(Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 97-573, eff. 8-25-11; text omitted.)
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Effective date
Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 97-573, eff. 8-25-11.)