Illinois HB5499 allocates $5,000,000 to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants to the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Illinois HB5499 appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. This funding is designated for grants to the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The grants will support shop local campaigns, multilingual public awareness efforts, and coordination with the State and the City of Chicago. The goal is to rebuild foot traffic and restore confidence in affected business corridors. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Illinois HB5499 allocates $5,000,000 to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for grants to the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Illinois HB5499 appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. This funding is designated for grants to the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The grants will support shop local campaigns, multilingual public awareness efforts, and coordination with the State and the City of Chicago. The goal is to rebuild foot traffic and restore confidence in affected business corridors. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.