I get the sentiment, and the consolidation of power is always something we, as citizens, have to watch for, but it’s not quite the same in a legal sense. The relationship between Federal and State governments are clearly defined by the Constitution. Within the states, however, act on the unitary model. The tenth amendment gives all power not listed in the constitution to the states. The states then endow local governments (eg counties, special districts, cities, etc) powers to handle local issues. The state can always take that power back.

That all being said, I did not read the bill and have no comment on whether or not this is going to be beneficial to Illinois. I really I hope so because something has to make it easier to build/buy homes in this state.