Illinois Valley Times

State legislation for a Ronald McDonald House tax checkoff has passed through the Illinois Senate and House with unanimous support. 

Known as Senate Bill 81, the bill was sponsored by Senator Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills). Tax checkoff programs enable Illinoisans to donate to specific charities and causes by checking a box on their state income tax forms. By being added to the program, Ronald McDonald House can use such donations to fund their operations throughout their 29 counties of operation in central Illinois. 

Stoller commended the decision in a May 21 social media post, writing, “The Ronald McDonald House Charities provides an invaluable service to families faced with the medical hardships of a sick child.” He continued, “This tax checkoff program will help ensure that Ronald McDonald House can continue to provide assistance to Illinois families who need it.” 

Having passed both legislative chambers, SB81 will now head to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. 

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois CEO Amber Kaylor applauded the bill's success, stating “Ronald McDonald House Charities’ mission is to keep families close. This tax checkoff program supporting Ronald McDonald Houses creates a tremendous opportunity for more families to be served when they are facing one of the most difficult times in their lives, caring for their sick child.”