The historic multi-year capital bill – Rebuild Illinois – was signed into law in June 2019. Encompassing infrastructure improvements from transportation and water to state facilities and schools, Rebuild Illinois was the answer to the state’s long-term neglect of proper infrastructure maintenance. To understand the state’s infrastructure needs prior to the passage of Rebuild Illinois, see these ILEPI studies on Illinois’ Transportation Needs and Illinois’ Capital Funding Needs.
This website serves as a one-stop shop to understanding Rebuild Illinois and the new infrastructure funding, programs, and other changes implemented under the plan. Click the buttons below to find detailed funding analyses, an explanation of new funding sources, a review of the legislation with corresponding fact sheets, a visualization of the project list, and other changes and programs from Rebuild Illinois.