Illinois Data and Stories

State Fact Sheet

Map of Selected Projects in Illinois

Community Testimonials

The NMTC has been critical to develop our community centers to provide services in Chicago

-James Baldwin, Metropolitan Family Services

Selected Projects in Illinois

Esperanza – Brighton Park

Chicago,
IL
(2018)

Behavioral Health, Community, COVID-19, Disaster Recovery, FQHCs, Healthcare

CDE(s): Chicago Development Fund, PNC, Raza Development Fund

Trusted provider, Esperanza, provides health and hope to Chicago’s under-served communities

Brighton Park Early Learning Center

Chicago,
IL
(2018)

Community, Daycare and Early Childhood, Retail, Youth and Families, Youth Program

CDE(s): Chicago Development Fund

In March 2018, CDF provided $6M in NMTC allocation to Gads Hill Center.

Ottawa YMCA Healthy Living Campus

Ottawa,
IL
(2021)

Recreation

CDE(s): Central States Development Partners

Finances the construction of a new 65,000 sq. ft. YMCA on a three-acre parcel. The new facility includes a Healthy-Living Campus featuring a competition pool, space for group classes and

OnCall Imaging

Rock Falls,
IL
(2023)

Healthcare

CDE(s): Central States Development Partners

This project will finance the build out and equipment purchases for an existing medical imaging center in Rock Falls, IL. The facility will offer non-invasive imaging services and testing. Additionally,

Esperanza Chicago II

Chicago,
IL
(2023)

FQHCs

CDE(s): Chicago Development Fund, PNC, SCORE, Self-Help

The construction of a 44,000 sq. ft. health and wellness center for Esperanza Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center focused on improving health care access on Chicago’s Southwest side

Academy for Global Citizenship

Chicago,
IL
(2023)

Behavioral Health, Community, FQHCs, Schools, Solar

CDE(s): BMO Harris, Dudley Ventures, Grow America, IFF, Rose Urban Green Fund

Chicago’s Academy for Global Citizenship Anchors New State-of-the-Art Learning, Sustainability, and Wellness Hub Catered to Community Needs

Fillmore Center

Chicago,
IL
(2024)

Manufacturing and Industrial

CDE(s): Chicago Development Fund, Cinnaire New Markets, Dudley Ventures

A new facility in Chicago, IL is helping train local workers for stable careers in manufacturing

Forty Acres Fresh Market

Chicago,
IL
(2023)

Grocery and Fresh Food

CDE(s): Chicago Development Fund

The construction of the city’s first Black female-owned grocery store will address the neighborhood’s food disparities.

Bethel Center

Chicago,
IL
(2007)

Community, Daycare and Early Childhood, Youth and Families

CDE(s): Bethel New Life

On May 19, 2005, Bethel New Life, Inc., a nationally recognized faith-based community development corporation that has served the low-income West Garfield and Austin neighborhoods of Chicago for over twenty-five

Midway Center, Jones Center

Chicago,
IL
(2021)

Nonprofit Hub

CDE(s): Chase, Urban Development Fund (Aries Capital)

Social service provider for low-income families. Project supports the major renovations and program expansion at two MFS facilities. Major upgrades and 5,000 sq. ft. expansion to create a modern 18,600

North Austin Community Center

Chicago,
IL
(2021)

Brownfield Remediation, Community, Recreation

CDE(s): Chicago Community Loan Fund, Enhanced Capital, USBCDE

A 140,000 sq. ft. community center on a long-vacant 6.7-acre brownfield site in North Austin that was most recently owned by the City of Chicago.

Aurora Arts Centre MT, LLC

Aurora,
IL
(2017)

Theaters and Performing Arts Spaces

CDE(s): BMO Harris

The 80,000 sq. ft. building at Stolp Avenue and Galena Boulevard eventually will include a 25,000 sq. ft. school for performing arts, 8,000 sq. ft. of rehearsal space for the

Site visits and recent news related to Illinois NMTC Projects

Senator Durbin Visits Center @501

Senator Durbin (D-IL) was on hand for a ribbon-cutting at Center @501 June 28th.

Learn more...

Jun-2019

SAVE THE DATE: Longest Ribbon Cutting in Chicago

January 20, 2023

Construction of Indoor Rockford City Market Begins

March 7, 2018

Tour of the new Downtown YMCA

November 14, 2020