# Illinois HB5781: SALE MIDWAY FLIGHT FACILITY

Illinois HB5781, SALE MIDWAY FLIGHT FACILITY, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Curtis J. Tarver, II (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-05-19 (Referred to Rules Committee) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB5781
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: SALE MIDWAY FLIGHT FACILITY
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-05-18
- Last action: 2026-05-19, Referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Curtis J. Tarver, II (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Authorizes the Department of Military Affairs, on behalf of the State of Illinois, to sell, convey, lease, or otherwise dispose of all right, title, and interest in and to the real property commonly known as The Midway Flight Facility, Chicago Illinois. Provides that all proceeds from the sale or disposition of the property must be deposited into the General Revenue Fund and, subject to appropriation by the General Assembly, must be designated for the rehabilitation, redevelopment, or reuse planning of the former Illinois National Guard Armory located at 5500 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, in the Washington Park community area. Effective immediately.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Curtis J. Tarver, II (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-05-19: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-05-19: First Reading (House)
- 2026-05-18: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5781.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5781.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5781-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).