(310 ILCS 126/25)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on April 1, 2025)

Sec. 25. Prioritization efforts.

(a) The Authority shall make best efforts to prioritize grant applications for proposed developments as follows:

(1) developments that are located within an area that was disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic based on the number of positive COVID-19 cases;

(2) developments involving contracts with certified disadvantaged business enterprises and certified underrepresented business enterprises owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBT persons, and persons with disabilities during construction;

(3) developments involving project labor agreements with local building trades; and

(4) developments involving contracts or subcontracts with a registered apprenticeship program or preapprenticeship program.

(b) The Authority shall balance the approval of projects between those located within a disproportionately impacted area as defined under this Act and those located in areas of opportunity, as defined or recognized by the Authority.

(Source: P.A. 102-175, eff. 7-29-21.)