Illinois
Public process
Last checked 2026-05-05
950
Total eligible tracts
211
Rural eligible
238
Max designations (25%)
56
Days to nomination window
Nomination process
DCEO published a live Smartsheet nomination form. Webinar recording and FAQ available. No deadline published as of 2026-05-05.
Eligible tracts
| County | Eligible tracts |
|---|---|
| Cook County | 477 |
| Winnebago County | 30 |
| St. Clair County | 27 |
| Will County | 26 |
| Kane County | 24 |
| Lake County | 24 |
| Peoria County | 21 |
| Sangamon County | 20 |
| Madison County | 19 |
| Macon County | 17 |
How to influence the nomination
Detailed coalition checklist at /how-to-advocate. Steps specific to Illinois will appear here once the state process is documented.
Who to contact
Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
https://dceo.illinois.gov/oppzn.htmlEligible tract counts: IRS Rev. Proc. 2026-14 (April 6, 2026). Rural designation: Notice 2025-50, Section 4.01. Status tier last verified 2026-05-05. Full methodology.