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LaHood Secures Nearly $19 Million for Critical Projects in the 16th District

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LaHood Secures Nearly $19 Million for Critical Projects in the 16th District

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) announced that he secured nearly $19 million for community and infrastructure projects in the 16 th District during the House of Representatives appropriations process. "I was proud to vote today to fund the government and ensure it remains open and functioning for the American people," said Rep. LaHood. "Throughout this appropriations process, I have advocated for critical projects that directly address the needs of communities across the 16 th District. I am happy to announce that I have secured nearly $19 million for meaningful investments in public safety, economic growth, and critical infrastructure projects in communities across Central and Northwestern Illinois. I will continue my work to be a strong voice for my district and to deliver real results for the families, workers, and communities I have the privilege to represent." Background: Members of Congress are able to submit Community Project Funding requests during the annual appropriations process to support infrastructure and community projects in their district. This cycle, Representative LaHood was able to secure nearly $19 million for 11 projects that strengthen economies, update critical infrastructure, increase public safety, and improve the quality of life for families throughout the 16 th District. More information on these projects can be found below. Galena Road Industrial Park Infrastructure Update in Peoria Recipient: City of Peoria Funding Received: $600,000 Project Description: The funding will be used to help make necessary infrastructure upgrades to the businesses looking to locate to the Galena Road Industrial Park, sparking economic activity in the surrounding area. This will ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place to retain Peoria area community investment. The current lack of industrial buildings in the area prohibits businesses from growing, causing them to leave the Peoria area, which impacts jobs and other opportunities for constituents in my district. The improved infrastructure will provide a clear economic development benefit to the greater Peoria region through the creation of high paying jobs in growing industries employing a skilled workforce. Radnor Road Street Corridor Plan in Peoria Recipient: Peoria County Funding Received: $1,000,000 Project Description: The funding will be used to complete NEPA documentation, including preliminary design and planning, for Radnor Road, a vital north-south connector for the City of Peoria. This will improve public safety, increase economic development, and expand transportation accessibility for Peoria county residents. The update will provide additional access for economic development in the Medina Plains Corporate Park and connectivity for the extension of Pioneer Parkway. These proposed developments will increase traffic and the rural road needs improvement to provide adequate levels of safety and capacity for the predicted traffic increase. Furrow Bridge Replacement in Pekin Recipient: Tazwell County Funding Received: $500,000 Project Description: The funding will be used for the replacement of the Furrow Road Bridge and address safety concerns for what is currently an outdated and unsafe bridge. The bridge serves a large agricultural area, and the ability for farmers to get their crops to market safely is fundamental to local agriculture in central Illinois. The project will provide further access and support for safe transportation of agricultural products and ensure the community has the necessary resources to properly maintain a vital transportation system. Park and Bilger Bridges Replacement in Streator Recipient: City of Streator Funding Received: $1,000,000 Project Description: The funding will be used for the replacement of the Park Street and Bilger Street box culvert bridges. This will support the maintenance of a vital section of Streator's infrastructure system and improve accessibility for a roadway used by first responders, commercial, and residential traffic in the City of Streator. The removal and replacement of the Park Street and Bilger Bridges will prevent the closure of critical infrastructure junctions in Streator and ensure individuals, families, and businesses in Central and Northwestern Illinois have a robust infrastructure system that provides a reliable, efficient, and safe transportation network. Design and Construction of Air Cargo Road at the Central Illinois Regional Airport Recipient: Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority Funding Received: $1,500,000 Project Description: The funding will be used for the design and construction of a new air cargo road. Constructing this air cargo road will allow the Airport Authority to redirect this truck activity to a different road, and in turn, immediately improve traffic safety for all vehicles accessing the air cargo and passenger terminal areas. Design and Construction of new Interchange at Minooka Road and I-80 Recipient: Grundy County Fundi

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LaHood Secures Nearly $19 Million for Critical Projects in the 16th District Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) announced that he secured nearly $19 million for community and infrastructure projects in the 16 th District during the House of Representatives appropriations process. "I was proud to vote today to fund the government and ensure it remains open and functioning for the American people," said Rep. LaHood. "Throughout this appropriations process, I have advocated for critical projects that directly address the needs of communities across the 16 th District. I am happy to announce that I have secured nearly $19 million for meaningful investments in public safety, economic growth, and critical infrastructure projects in communities across Central and Northwestern Illinois. I will continue my work to be a strong voice for my district and to deliver real results for the families, workers, and communities I have the privilege to represent." Background: Members of Congress are able to submit Community Project Funding requests during the annual appropriations process to support infrastructure and community projects in their district. This cycle, Representative LaHood was able to secure nearly $19 million for 11 projects that strengthen economies, update critical infrastructure, increase public safety, and improve the quality of life for families throughout the 16 th District. More information on these projects can be found below. Galena Road Industrial Park Infrastructure Update in Peoria Recipient: City of Peoria Funding Received: $600,000 Project Description: The funding will be used to help make necessary infrastructure upgrades to the businesses looking to locate to the Galena Road Industrial Park, sparking economic activity in the surrounding area. This will ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place to retain Peoria area community investment. The current lack of industrial buildings in the area prohibits businesses from growing, causing them to leave the Peoria area, which impacts jobs and other opportunities for constituents in my district. The improved infrastructure will provide a clear economic development benefit to the greater Peoria region through the creation of high paying jobs in growing industries employing a skilled workforce. Radnor Road Street Corridor Plan in Peoria Recipient: Peoria County Funding Received: $1,000,000 Project Description: The funding will be used to complete NEPA documentation, including preliminary design and planning, for Radnor Road, a vital north-south connector for the City of Peoria. This will improve public safety, increase economic development, and expand transportation accessibility for Peoria county residents. The update will provide additional access for economic development in the Medina Plains Corporate Park and connectivity for the extension of Pioneer Parkway. These proposed developments will increase traffic and the rural road needs improvement to provide adequate levels of safety and capacity for the predicted traffic increase. Furrow Bridge Replacement in Pekin Recipient: Tazwell County Funding Received: $500,000 Project Description: The funding will be used for the replacement of the Furrow Road Bridge and address safety concerns for what is currently an outdated and unsafe bridge. The bridge serves a large agricultural area, and the ability for farmers to get their crops to market safely is fundamental to local agriculture in central Illinois. The project will provide further access and support for safe transportation of agricultural products and ensure the community has the necessary resources to properly maintain a vital transportation system. Park and Bilger Bridges Replacement in Streator Recipient: City of Streator Funding Received: $1,000,000 Project Description: The funding will be used for the replacement of the Park Street and Bilger Street box culvert bridges. This will support the maintenance of a vital section of Streator's infrastructure system and improve accessibility for a roadway used by first responders, commercial, and residential traffic in the City of Streator. The removal and replacement of the Park Street and Bilger Bridges will prevent the closure of critical infrastructure junctions in Streator and ensure individuals, families, and businesses in Central and Northwestern Illinois have a robust infrastructure system that provides a reliable, efficient, and safe transportation network. Design and Construction of Air Cargo Road at the Central Illinois Regional Airport Recipient: Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority Funding Received: $1,500,000 Project Description: The funding will be used for the design and construction of a new air cargo road. Constructing this air cargo road will allow the Airport Authority to redirect this truck activity to a different road, and in turn, immediately improve traffic safety for all vehicles accessing the air cargo and passenger terminal areas. Design and Construction of new Interchange at Minooka Road and I-80 Recipient: Grundy County Fundi