How Can I Help?

Legislative Issues

Current State Bills

The proposed Illinois Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit would encourage residential and commercial rehabilitation, downtown and neighborhood revitalization, create jobs and promote sustainability in Illinois. Over 30 states currently have a state rehabilitation tax credit program, including the neighboring states of Missouri, Iowa and Michigan.   [more]

Federal Legislative Issues

The Community Restoration and Revitalization Act (introduced in 2005 as H.R. 3159 and in 2007 as H.R. 1043 / S. 584) was
re-introduced in the 111th Congress this fall. Representatives Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) and Patrick Tiberi (R-OH) and Senators Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) are the House and Senate sponsors.   [more]

Illinois Historic Preservation Legislative Caucus

The Illinois Historic Preservation Legislative Caucus, since its formation in late 2005, has had several meetings and gatherings. Senator Deanna Demuzio (D-Carlinville) and Rep. Rich Brauer (R-Petersburg) are serving as co-chairs.  [more]

Landmarks Illinois
Suite 1315
53 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604 
tel. 312-922-1742 
fax 312-922-8112

home                top                  help                 sitemap                 farnsworth    house                email us  

© 2009 Landmarks Illinois. All rights reserved. In addition to the copyright to this collective work, copyright to the materials which appear on this site may be held by the individual authors or others. Landmarks Illinois is a
tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1971 and is the state's leading voice for historic preservation.