(The Center Square) – Illinois legislators continue to consider different types of tax credits, but some are urging the General Assembly to renew one that expired at the end of last year. At a recent House Revenue and Finance Committee, legislators heard about a tax credit for affordable housing. State Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, said the measure is needed to create more housing options. “The $20 million annual program over six years will generate up to 1,150 affordable homes and apartments per year, more than $650 million in economic benefits over a decade and more than 7,000 jobs,” A…