Casten Announces Selections for FY2025 Community Project Funding, Would Bring More Than $35M to Address Chicagoland Priorities
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) announced his Community Funding Projects for FY 2025, which could bring a total of $35,144,332 in federal funding to the Chicagoland community.
The 15 projects requested by Rep. Casten will improve health care education, build out solar power infrastructure, update transportation services, provide clean drinking water, and more. Rep. Casten is advocating for the inclusion of these projects as part of the FY 2025 omnibus government funding package.
“After an extremely competitive community project submission process, I’m proud to advocate for funding for projects that will do so much to improve the lives of folks in the 6th Congressional District,” said Rep. Casten. “From keeping our water clean and modernizing our infrastructure and education systems to investing in clean energy projects and ensuring resilience against floods and stormwater damage, these projects will do so much for our community.”
See a full list of the 15 projects Rep. Casten requested funding for here and below. Last year, Rep. Casten delivered $11 million in federal funding for community projects in Illinois’ 6th Congressional district.
Project Sponsor: Board of Education of the City of Chicago
Project Address: 10015 S Leavitt St, Chicago IL 60643
Amount requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: This project would build an artificial turf field at Sutherland Elementary School. Incorporating sustainable green infrastructure and spaces in the city of Chicago, using artificial turf, would benefit the residents of District 6. The outdoor spaces at Sutherland are heavily utilized by students and the community for a wide range of activities. A turf field provides multiple benefits to the community.
Federal Nexus and Financial Certification
Project Sponsor: DuPage County Health Department
Project Address: 111 N County Farm Road, Wheaton IL 60187
Amount requested: $600,000
Project Description: The funding would be used for solar panels and energy efficient windows in our group homes to offset the expense of utilities in these homes and would result in a reduction in expenditures in the accounting unit that supports these programs.
Federal Nexus and Financial Certification
Project Sponsor: Elmhurst University’s Health Sciences Research Equipment
Project Address: 190 Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL, 60126
Amount requested: $950,000
Project Description: $950,000 for the purchase of equipment to advance cutting-edge technology research in the field of health sciences. The equipment will create a modern skills lab where researchers can practice and demonstrate assessment and intervention skills in a realistic and convenient setting. The technological settings will mirror various healthcare settings such as emergency rooms, hospital rooms, labor and delivery rooms, and operating theaters to fully immerse researchers in the clinical experience. The lab and simulation spaces will have life-like mannequins and modern medical equipment, including an anatomy table and a high-tech, 3D anatomy system. This new technology will enable researchers to conduct studies that have the potential to advance the field of health sciences significantly.
Federal Nexus and Financial Certification
Project Sponsor: Village of Tinley Park
Project Address: 16250 S. Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park IL 60477
Amount requested: $2,400,000
Project Description: The funding would be used for a complete renovation of the current Emergency Operations Center including to expand the work area, create conference/break out rooms, update restrooms, add technology to support interoperability with elected officials as well as better communication for Unified Command.
Federal Nexus and Financial Certification
Project Sponsor: Village of Glen Ellyn
Project Address: 535 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn IL 60137
Amount requested: $10,816,332
Project Description: The funding would be used to replace the existing Metra Commuter Station in Downtown Glen Ellyn including a Pedestrian Underpass of the UP-West Line.
Federal Nexus and Financial Certification
Project Sponsor: Westmont Park District
Project Address: 55 East Richmond Street, Westmont, IL 60559
Amount requested: $450,000
Project Description: The funding would be used for the implementation of a permeable paver parking lot that will improve ground water infiltration and water quality.
Federal Nexus and Financial Certification
Project Sponsor: Worth Park District
Project Address: 11500 S Beloit Ave, Worth IL 60482
Amount requested: $302,500
Project Description: The park area (developed in 1993) has deteriorated over the years with cracked and heaved concrete, broken and loose pavers and flood-prone areas. In addition to continuing moving forward in being an unattractive and dilapidated site, the area has become unsafe, especially for those with disabilities. This funding would allow for reconstruction and rehabilitation of the site.
Federal Nexus and Financial Certification
Project Sponsor: City of Palos Hills
Project Address: 10335 S. Roberts Rd. Palos Hills, IL 60465
Amount requested: $1,250,000
Project Description: The funding would be used for rehabilitation work, including the lining and painting of the reservoirs, and the purchase and installation of the scrubber.
Federal Nexus and Financial Certification
Project Sponsor: Salt Creek Sanitary District
Project Address: 201 South Route 83, Villa Park IL 60181
Amount requested: $9,000,000
Project Description: This funding would be used to improve the District’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to reduce phosphorus to Salt Creek.
Federal Nexus and Financial Certification
Project Sponsor: City of Palos Heights
Project Address: 7607 W College Drive, Palos Heights IL 60463
Amount requested: $1,225,500
Project Description: This project will upgrade the 80th Ave Pump Station to provide the City of Palos and the Northwestern Community Hospital with a secondary water source in an event the primary source becomes compromised.
Federal Nexus and Financial Certification
Project Sponsor: Village of Palos Park
Project Address: 8999 West 123rd Street Palos Park, Illinois 60464
Amount requested: $850,000
Project Description: The funding would be used for the replacement of Pump Nos. 1 and 2 and associated piping.
Federal Nexus and Financial Certification
Project Sponsor: DuPage Water Commission
Project Address: 600 Butterfield Rd, Elmhurst IL 60126
Amount requested: $500,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to carry out necessary activities for its Regional Source Water Project including electric grid stability and electric supply analysis.
Federal Nexus and Financial Certification
Project Sponsor: City of Countryside
Project Address: 803 Joliet Road, Countryside IL 60525
Amount requested: $3,000,000
Project Description: The City will utilize community project funding to acquire real property and construct a new public works facility.
Federal Nexus and Financial Certification
Project Sponsor: Village of Willowbrook
Project Address: 835 Midway Drive Willowbrook, IL 60527
Amount requested: $800,000
Project Description: This project would be used for the construction and engineering associated with new water main installation and replacement along 75th Street between Sheridan Drive and Brookbank Road.
Federal Nexus and Financial Certification
Project Sponsor: Village of Lombard
Project Address: 255 E Wilson Avenue Lombard, IL 60148.
Amount requested: $2,000,000
Project Description: This project includes the replacement and upgrade of the four (4") inch water main on the blocks of Craig, Stewart, and Lombard. The project will increase water flow to these residents improving water quality and fire flows
Federal Nexus and Financial Certification
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