FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 24, 2026
Media Contact: Olivia Orren, [email protected]
ILLINOIS — The Illinois Revenue Alliance issued the following statement in response to the passage of the “megaproject” bill in the Illinois House:
“On May 1st, thousands of Illinoisans will begin losing SNAP benefits, while the ultra-rich and mega developers continue to get tax breaks. This week’s vote on the Megaproject bill is proof that when there is political will, there is a way. We hope legislators will dedicate that same willpower to addressing food assistance and cuts to our communities.
“As the bill moves to the Senate, Illinois leaders must find the political will to tax billionaires and wealthy corporations to close our budget gap and ensure essential services like education, healthcare, child care, and housing remain funded. The Illinois Revenue Alliance’s $4B revenue package offers four proposals: a digital ads tax, a billionaire tax, an end to offshore tax havens, and the closure of corporate loopholes. These solutions protect communities from federal cuts and the state’s structural deficit.
“The Illinois General Assembly and the Governor can stand up to Trump and his devastating cuts if the ultra-rich finally pay what they owe to protect and fund our communities. The ILRA revenue package is the way.”
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Illinois Revenue Alliance Members and Endorsers Include: Asian American Midwest Progressives, Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, Chicago Jobs with Justice, Citizen Action/ Illinois, Chicago Teachers Union, Cook County College Teachers Union Local 1600, Grassroots Collaborative, Healthy Illinois Campaign, Hispanic Federation, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Illinois Partners for Human Service, Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, ONE Northside, PEER Illinois, Raise the Floor Alliance, SEIU Healthcare Illinois, Shriver Center on Poverty Law, The People’s Lobby, Workers Center for Racial Justice.