The state has until the end of September to spend at least 65% of the money provided by the federal government. If Illinois fails to meet the deadline, the U.S. Treasury can take back funding beginning Sept. 30 and reallocate it to jurisdictions that have met the 65% mark.
If this bill passes, say goodbye to local control over all Illinois parks and expect to see open drug and alcohol use, needles, no sanitation and fire hazards, but no ordinary park users.