11/03/2026
Yet another reason to vote for new leadership in Illinois, & District 81.
Awful: JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats plan to eliminate parking spaces in Illinois to force mass transit use.
If you have difficulty finding parking now, just wait… It’s going to get worse. Keep this in mind when you vote on November 3rd.
Illinois new "People over parking law" is now in effect! The Democrat approved legislation will remove or eliminate parking in many parts of Illinois!
Status: The law went in effect earlier this summer. The law is designed to encourage Illinoisians to get rid of their vehicles while increasing housing density.
The law, signed by J.B. Pritzker, bans local governments from requiring minimum parking spaces for new residential and commercial developments located near transit hubs—within half a mile of stations or an eighth of a mile of frequent bus routes.
If your community has bus or train service, your area will be affected. Say goodbye to parking! ...apartment buildings, retail stores and restaurants could be be built with fee or even zero parking spots.
Illinois Democrats claim it fights "car dependency" and boosts housing. In reality, it guts parking supply where it's needed most. Developers, facing no mandate, will build fewer or zero spots to cut costs and cram in more high density housing units.
Existing on-street parking will face fiercer competition from new residents and workers who still own cars.
For Illinois residents who insist on owning a vehicle, expect higher costs, endless circling for parking spots, blocked driveways, and tickets. Families, commuters, tradespeople, and seniors who rely on cars will be punished while transit riders are prioritized. In Illinois where we have harsh winters and sprawling suburbs, forcing "people over parking" simply eliminates practical parking for motorists.
This Democrat anti-car experiment will make daily life harder and less affordable for millions who choose to drive. Bad policy for real people.
The Mayor of Cary, Il, Mark Kownick, recently spoke out against this law. In his recent annual State of the Village address, he stated “Our main thing right now is loss of local control, They want to take away all of our authority, and that just can’t happen.” ...well it did thanks to JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats.
The "People over Parking" provision was hidden in the Chicago Transit Bailout package that was approved by Democrats in December.
When you vote November 3, and have trouble, finding parking, keep in mind Illinois Democrats are responsible!