Foster Secures Nearly $11 Million for 11th District in First Round of Community Project Funding
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that 12 of the Community Project Funding (CPF) requests he made on behalf of the 11th Congressional District of Illinois were included in the appropriations “minibus” that passed Congress late last week for a total of $10,918,287. The package has been signed into law by President Biden.
Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative could request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for Fiscal Year 2024. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding. Additional information and guidelines on Community Project Funding is available here.
In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Congressman Foster has certified that he and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects selected. Links to these certification forms are available here.
“Since I was elected to Congress, I’ve remained committed to ensuring communities in Illinois and my district receive their fair share of federal resources,” said Foster. “That’s why I’m proud I secured nearly $11 million this year for 12 worthwhile projects back home. These initiatives will help strengthen infrastructure throughout the district, provide law enforcement with cutting-edge tools, and equip our youth with the resources they need to succeed. I’ll continue working to ensure the remaining project requests are included in the next government funding bill.”
The 12 projects that received funding are:
(Listed in no particular order)
Ladder Truck for Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District
Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District
Amount funded: $1,000,000
Project description: With this funding, the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District will purchase a Tower Ladder Truck. The purchase will decrease response times, mitigate risks for firefighters, and save lives as district firefighters will no longer have to wait for outside departments to supply an aerial device when responding to emergencies.
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Kane County Forensic Science Center
Kane County Coroner's Office
Amount funded: $963,000
Project description: The Kane County Coroner’s office will use this funding to establish a forensic science center in conjunction with the Kane County Sheriff’s Office and the Kane County State’s Attorney's Office. This project will help generate leads in criminal investigations, streamline the process of obtaining information related to pending court cases, and help determine the cause of death in a timely manner for grieving families.
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City of Aurora for Combined Storm and Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure Project
City of Aurora
Amount funded: $959,752
Project description: The funding will be used to install new storm sewers that remove curb inlets from combined storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure as mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency. The new storm sewers will improve Fox River water quality and reduce the likelihood of basement backups in residential homes by addressing overflows and other issues created by the combined storm and sanitary sewer system.
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City of Aurora for Lead Water Service Line Replacement
City of Aurora
Amount funded: $959,752
Project description: The City of Aurora will use this funding to replace lead water service lines within the City’s system, helping Aurora comply with a 2021 Illinois lead replacement law and providing safe, potable water to residents without having to raise utility rates.
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North Moraine Wastewater Reclamation District Centralized Wastewater System Improvement
Northern Moraine Wastewater Reclamation District (NMWRD)
Amount funded: $959,752
Project description: This funding will extend NMWRD-owned sanitary sewers to two unsewered communities in McHenry County. The project will improve water safety and quality of life for residents and help to mitigate floods.
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Village of Bolingbrook Water Reclamation Plant #3 Expansion Project
Village of Bolingbrook
Amount funded: $959,752
Project description: The funding will be used to complete the construction of the West Side treatment plant at the Indian Boundary Water Reclamation Facility. With the new treatment plant, the Village of Bolingbrook will be able to meet Illinois Environmental Protection Agency phosphorus and nitrogen discharge requirements and increase its capacity for future development.
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Boys & Girls Club Aurora Clubhouse
Boys & Girls Club
Amount funded: $500,000
Project description: This funding will support the construction of a 45,000-square-foot Boys and Girls Club clubhouse in Aurora, which will include a gymnasium, stage, kitchen, learning center and library, STEM lab and art room, leadership center, sensory room, urban garden, and administrative wing. The clubhouse will provide structured, high-impact programs focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and leadership skills.
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City of Belvidere Appleton Road Grade Separation
City of Belvidere
Amount funded: $1,666,279
Project description: This funding will be used to build a grade-separation structure over two existing Union Pacific Railroad crossings along South Appleton Road in the City of Belvidere. Building these structures will allow nearby manufacturing plants to expand and will improve safety for emergency vehicles and commuters using this road.
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Pace Electric Paratransit Buses for McHenry County
Pace Suburban Bus
Amount funded: $1,000,000
Project description: Pace Suburban Bus, a public transportation agency in Northeastern Illinois, will use this funding to purchase five battery-electric paratransit buses for use in McHenry County. The new buses will encourage commuters to use public transit, reduce carbon emissions and air pollution, lower Pace’s maintenance costs, and insulate the agency from fuel price volatility.
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McHenry County UP-NW Woodstock Rail Yard Project
McHenry County
Amount funded: $850,000
Project description: This project will build a new and improved rail yard northwest of downtown Woodstock to replace existing facilities in Barrington and Crystal Lake. The new rail yard will streamline Metra’s operations and increase storage capacity, enabling Metra to run more frequent service on the UP-NW line, including to Woodstock and McHenry County.
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Village of Burlington Wastewater Collection and Treatment Design Engineering
Village of Burlington
Amount funded: $600,000
Project description: The Village of Burlington plans to design a sanitary sewer collection and treatment system for the Village. The future construction of a wastewater collection and treatment system in Burlington - which is currently unsewered - will promote economic growth and facilitate affordable housing developments.
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Village of Lemont Rail Safety Improvement Project
Village of Lemont
Amount funded: $500,000
Project description: The funding will meet the funding gap for the Lemont Rail Safety Improvement Project, an ongoing effort to improve at-grade rail crossings in or near the Village of Lemont’s historic downtown. The project will address rail crossing deficiencies at multiple locations to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle safety and help the Village reach its long-term goal of achieving quiet zone status.
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