Kane County Reporter

Washington, DC – On April 19, 2023 , Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced his support for 15 community projects in Illinois’ 11th Congressional District as part of the House Appropriations Committee's Community Project Funding (CPF) program. The projects listed have been submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration as part of the FY2024 government spending bills. 

The CPF program is a continuing initiative first introduced for FY2022. This process allows Members of Congress to request direct funding for projects that benefit the communities they represent. 

Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for FY2024. 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.

"During my time in Congress, it has always been one of my top priorities to ensure the Illinois communities I represent receive their fair share of federal resources. I'm proud to advocate for federal funding for these important projects that will directly benefit the residents of Illinois’ 11th Congressional District," Foster said. "It wasn’t easy choosing only 15 projects from the many worthy submissions we received, but I am proud of the projects selected and I look forward to working with the Appropriations Committee to deliver this important funding." 

The 15 projects submitted for the 11th Congressional District are: 

(Listed in no particular order) 

Establishment of a Forensic Science Center in Kane County, Illinois 

Kane County Coroner's Office 

37w699 IL-38, St. Charles, IL 60175 

$3,052,900 

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. 

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. 

City of Belvidere Appleton Road Grade Separation 

City of Belvidere 

401 Whitney Blvd, Belvidere, IL 61008 

$2,000,000 

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. 

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. 

McHenry County College Foglia Center Workforce Training Equipment 

McHenry County College  

8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60001 

$1,057,406 

McHenry County College will use this funding to buy workforce training equipment for its new Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation. This project will support workforce training in robotics, engineering, and manufacturing, expanding opportunities for students and strengthening the local workforce.  

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. 

Ladder Truck for Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District 

Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District 

200 East Route 38, Elburn, IL 60119 

$1,119,326 

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.  

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. 

Village of Burlington Wastewater Collection and Treatment Design Engineering 

Village of Burlington 

175 Water Street, P.O. Box 205, Burlington, IL 60109 

$600,000 

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.  

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. 

City of Crystal Lake Re-Establishment of Crystal Creek 

City of Crystal Lake 

100 W. Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 

$2,000,000 

This funding will support construction to re-establish Crystal Creek between Lake and Highland Avenue and remove the existing storm sewers in the City of Crystal Lake. This project will allow flood water to flow in the designated creek area, reduce the level of flooding in the surrounding area, improve water quality, and create new habitats for aquatic life. 

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. 

Boys & Girls Club Aurora Clubhouse in Aurora 

Boys & Girls Club 

355 Dundee Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 

$500,000 

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. 

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. 

McHenry County UP-NW Woodstock Rail Yard Project 

McHenry County 

16111 Nelson Road, Woodstock, IL 60098 

$5,000,000 

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. 

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. 

Village of Lakewood Western Utilities Extension 

Village of Lakewood 

2500 Lake Ave, Lakewood, IL 60014 

$6,070,000 

The Village of Lakewood will extend its water and sewer infrastructure to better serve its growing population, helping to promote sustainable growth, create jobs, and facilitate residential development.  

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. 

City of Aurora - Replacement of Lead Water Service Lines 

City of Aurora 

44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60507 

$3,500,000 

The City of Aurora will use this funding to replace all remaining lead water service lines within the City’s system, ensuring Aurora complies with a 2021 Illinois lead replacement law and can provide safe, potable water to residents without having to raise utility rates.  

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. 

Village of Bolingbrook Water Reclamation Plant #3 Expansion Project 

Village of Bolingbrook 

375 W Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook Illinois 60440 

$3,500,000 

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. 

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. 

North Moraine Wastewater Reclamation District Centralized Wastewater System Improvement 

Northern Moraine Wastewater Reclamation District (NMWRD) 

113 Timber Trail, Island Lake, IL 60042 

$3,500,000 

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. 

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. 

Village of Lemont Rail Safety Improvement Project 

Village of Lemont 

418 Main Street, Lemont, IL 60439 

$1,500,000 

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. 

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. 

City of Aurora Combined Storm and Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure Project 

City of Aurora 

44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60507 

$3,500,000 

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.  

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. 

Pace Electric Paratransit Buses for McHenry County 

Pace Suburban Bus 

550 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 

$1,000,000 

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. 

Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. 

Original source can be found here.