Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that 14 of the Community Project Funding requests he submitted on behalf of Illinois’ 11th Congressional District were funded for a total of $16,383,000. Project funding was included in the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations packages signed into law by president Donald Trump.
Community Project Funding allows Members of Congress to request direct funding for projects that benefit the communities they represent. These 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.
“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 over $16.3 million this year for 14 worthwhile projects back home. These initiatives will strengthen transportation infrastructure throughout the district, invest in clean drinking water and modernized sewer systems, and expand critical public safety and community services.”
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 below each project description.
The 14 projects that received funding are listed below in no particular order.
•Illinois Route 47 Expansion and Water Main Relocation, $3,150,000, Woodstock.
•Second Fire Station for the Village of Hampshire, $1,000,000, Hampshire Fire Protection District.
•City of Batavia Fox River Bike Path, $1,200,000, Batavia.
The funding will be used to construct a new segment of the Fox River Regional Trail with improved safety and guidance features. With the variety of outdoor recreational uses for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists that the trail provides, this project will support its continued role as an economic driver for the region.
•Eola Road Branch Library Renovation, $850,000, Aurora Public Library District.
The funding will be used to renovate existing infrastructure at the Eola Road Branch: The busiest location of the Aurora Public Library District. This project will support the expansion and accessibility improvements needed to address diverse community needs including access to technology, language services, meeting rooms, educational programming, and space for after-school activities.
•Village of Holiday Hills Sanitary Sewer Extension, $1,092,000, Northern Moraine Wastewater Reclamation District (NMWRD).
•Weber Road Corridor Improvements: 135th Street to Airport Road, $850,000, Will County.
•Equipping the Kane County Forensic Laboratory, $1,031,000, Kane County Coroner’s Office.
The funding will be used to purchase post-mortem toxicology testing equipment, validate DNA equipment, and implement a laboratory information management system. 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.
•City of Aurora Homelessness Prevention, $1,000,000, City of Aurora.
The funding will be used to renovate the existing Family Shelter space, or to acquire an expansion property to increase the availability of shelter and services for Aurora’s homeless community.
•91st Street Infrastructure, $750,000, DuPage County Division of Transportation.
•Village of Wauconda Lead Service Line Replacement – Phase 1, $1,092,000, Village of Wauconda.
•City of Crystal Lake Lead Service Line Replacement, $1,092,000, Crystal Lake.
•Springbrook Water Reclamation Center Expansion, $1,092,000, Naperville.
The funding will be used to partially cover the cost of expanding and upgrading the water treatment plant to remove grit and sludge. This project will extend the life of the facility and ensure all water discharged into the DuPage River is in compliance with state and federal regulations.
•Darrell Road Collection System, $1,092,000, Northern Moraine Wastewater Reclamation District (NMWRD), Island Lake.
•Lead Water Service Line Replacement, $1,092,000, Aurora.
The funding will be used to replace the remaining lead water service lines within the city’s system. This project has replaced an estimated 20,000 lead service lines to provide safe potable water and comply with state law.
—Office of congressman Bill Foster