Section 310 ILCS 126/25 - (Section scheduled to be repealed 4/1/2025) Prioritization efforts(a) The Authority shall make best efforts to prioritize grant applications for proposed developments as follows:(1)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.Added by P.A. 102-0175,§ 25, eff. 7/29/2021.