Section 20 ILCS 720/15 - Illinois Main Street ProgramThe 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 interested in becoming designated through the program, and businesses, property owners, organizations, and municipalities undertaking a comprehensive downtown or neighborhood commercial district revitalization initiative and management strategy. Assistance may include, but is not limited to, initial site evaluations and assessments, training for local programs, training for local program staff, site visits and assessments by technical specialists, local program design assistance and evaluation, and continued local program on-site assistance.(2) To the extent funds are made available, provide financial assistance to municipalities or local organizations to assist in initial downtown or neighborhood commercial district revitalization program specialized training, specific project feasibility studies, market studies, and design assistance.(3) Operate the Illinois Main Street Program in accordance with the plan developed by the Department.(4) Consider other factors the Department deems necessary for the implementation of this Act.Amended by P.A. 102-1071,§ 10-15, eff. 6/10/2022.Added by P.A. 097-0573,§ 15, eff. 8/25/2011.