ILLINOIS – State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) is calling on the State of Illinois to restore the full share of local sales tax revenues to municipalities and counties collected across the state through the Local Government Distributive Fund. LGDF Funding is a critical source of funding for public safety, infrastructure, essential municipal services and helps local governments lower their property tax levies.
Under current law, a portion of state income tax revenue—originally promised to local governments—is diverted to the state’s general fund, reducing the amount returned to communities. Rep. Sanalitro argues that restoring LGDF to its original amount is a key piece of solving high local property taxes.
“Communities rely on their fair share of LGDF to fund police departments, fire protection, road repairs, and other vital services,” said Rep. Sanalitro. “This is revenue generated in our communities by hardworking taxpayers. It should be returned to where it belongs—helping local leaders meet the needs of – and reduce the tax burden on – their residents.”
Before 2011, municipalities received 10% of total state income tax collections through LGDF. That share has been repeatedly reduced in state budgets—currently sitting below 7%. The Illinois Municipal League and local leaders have been advocating for the restoration of the full 10% allocation.
“Restoring LGDF is about respecting local control and ensuring taxpayer dollars are used responsibly and transparently at the local level,” Sanalitro added. “I’m committed to working with my colleagues in Springfield to return these funds and provide the financial certainty our communities deserve.”
Rep. Sanalitro’s House Bill 1282 awaits further legislative action.
For more information, please contact State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro’s district office at 630-349-0645.
For more information about Representative Sanalitro, visit RepSanalitro.com.
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State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro is the State Representative for House District 48, which includes the communities of Addison, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Itasca, Medinah, Roselle, Schaumburg, and Wood Dale in suburban DuPage and Cook counties.