IL HB5197

Each unit of local government must maintain a website, with exceptions allowing special districts to post information on the creating government's website instead.

All local government websites must include at minimum: office holder names, contact numbers and emails, and services offered by the unit.

County websites must additionally include property tax exemptions and credits, election results, precinct maps, voter turnout, and precinct committeeperson contact information.

Township websites must additionally include general assistance program information, applications, tax levy details, and the number of persons receiving general assistance.

Municipality websites must additionally include redevelopment project area maps, annual tax increment finance reports, and estimated project completion dates; Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may grant funds to assist compliance.