Gov. JB Pritzker was in Champaign Tuesday to talk about $250 million in funding grants that will be distributed to municipal, township, and county projects across the state.
Pritzker hopes that the grants will help to continue the work that the first $250 million did.
“Already, our Rebuild Illinois plan has improved over 3,000 miles of highways, completed over 180 bridges, and launched hundreds more projects,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “But Rebuild Illinois isn’t just about building gleaming new state roads and bridges. It’s also about fixing local roads and bridges that make a big difference in people’s daily lives. Government ought to be all about making life better for our families and our communities right where we live.”
The funding is in addition to the regular contributions through the state’s motor fuel tax formula, which have increased due to Rebuild Illinois and already account for $706.5 million to local governments in this fiscal year alone.
Two more installments are expected by 2022.
Passed in 2019, Rebuild Illinois is investing $33.2 billion into the state’s aging transportation system, creating jobs, and promoting economic growth. The landmark capital program is not only the largest capital program in state history, but also the first one that touches all modes of transportation: roads and bridges, transit, waterways, freight and passenger rail, aviation, and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations.
The Village of Oakwood received $17,519.46; Homer received $10,631.45; St. Joseph received $43,573.48; Ogden received $35,944.83; Broadlands received $3,833.41; Royal recieved $142,143.80; and Fithian received $5,327.23.
