2026 COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUESTS

2026 COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUESTS

Congressman Krishnamoorthi has submitted funding requests for important community projects for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District to the House Appropriations Committee.

Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for projects in their community for fiscal year 2026 – although only a handful may actually be funded. 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.

In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Rep. Krishnamoorthi has certified that he, his spouse, and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested funding for. Projects below are listed alphabetically.

Project Name: Algonquin Road Grade Separation Project

Proposed Recipient: City of Des Plaines
Recipient Address: 195 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Project Location: Algonquin Road to Mt. Prospect Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Amount Requested: $1,800,000
Description of Request: The funding would be used for the construction of an overpass on Algonquin Road from Mt. Prospect Road to Wolf Road and over the Union Pacific railroad tracks. The overpass would significantly reduce emergency response times for first responders, increase safety, improve air quality, increase overall transportation efficiency, and create a more seamless and reliable transportation network for the community.

The financial disclosure document for this project is linked here.

Project Name: Batavia Fox River Bike Path

Proposed Recipient: City of Batavia
Recipient Address: 100 N Island Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510-1930
Project Location: West bank of the Fox River at approximately 400 Shumway Ave, Batavia, IL 60510
Amount Requested: $8,166,000
Description of Request: This project includes construction of a new segment of the Fox River Regional Trail in Batavia. The proposed segment will be located along the west side of the Fox River between the river and the City of Batavia’s WWTF. The proposed segment will improve connectivity along the multi-use Fox River Trail, as well as add new safety and guidance features for pedestrians and cyclists. Its location will also enhance views of the river and activate the resident connection to our most cherished community asset. The Fox River Trail is a regional, multi-use system that extends from Oswego to Algonquin and provides alternative modes of transportation to over 100,000 residents in the Fox Valley. The specific section of the path in Batavia was significantly disturbed by an expansion of the WWTF to meet new federal regulations on phosphorus and end of life concerns. Therefore, the older existing trail would likely still be there if the WWTF was not required to be updated both due to federal regulations and end of life concerns. Even prior to these changes, path routing was not ideal as it took residents off a dedicated bike and pedestrian path and put them on the side of the road.

The financial disclosure document for this project is linked here.

Project Name: Brantwood Avenue Water Main Lining Project

Proposed Recipient: Elk Grove Village
Recipient Address: 901 Wellington Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Project Location: Brantwood Avenue and Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Amount Requested: $800,000
Description of Request: The funding would be used to rehabilitate a Village distribution water main, preventing contamination caused by leaks and breaks of the pipe. This section of water main is on the Village’s high priority list due to its age and propensity for water main breaks. There have been a total of 55 breaks of this main, with 14 of those happening over the past 5 years, with one of the breaks turning into a catastrophic event that included six chain-reaction breaks on the main, leaving property owners without water for an extended timeframe.

The financial disclosure document for this project is linked here.

Project Name: DuPage Water Commission Regional Source Water Project

Proposed Recipient: DuPage Water Commission
Recipient Address: 600 East Butterfield Road, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
Project Location: 600 East Butterfield Road, Elmhurst, Illinois, 60126
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Description of Request: The funding would be used to conduct a Phase 1 engineering study for the Regional Source Water Project. The project consists of replacing aging infrastructure that is nearing the end of its useful life and addressing emerging contaminants to help meet Safe Drinking Water Act standards. It will include the construction of a new Lake Michigan raw water intake, a new regional drinking water treatment plant, and distribution infrastructure including tunnels, pipelines, and pumping stations. The project will provide a stable, predictable, and reliable drinking water supply that will support growth and attract business investment in Northeastern Illinois. It is expected to benefit up to 2 million residents in DuPage and Cook counties.

The financial disclosure document for this project is linked here.

Project Name: Elgin Community College Advanced Manufacturing Training Equipment

Proposed Recipient: Elgin Community College
Recipient Address: 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 61023-7193
Project Location: 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 61023-7193
Amount Requested: $2,385,000
Description of Request: The funding would be used to acquire advanced manufacturing training equipment that will support programming for a 150,000 square foot Manufacturing and Technology Center. The project will support manufacturing in Chicago’s far northwest suburbs, as well as fill a critical gap in the local economy by educating and training the region’s most under-resourced residents.

The financial disclosure document for this project is linked here.

Project Name: Fox River Water Reclamation District: Construction + Installation of Debris Filtering Water Screens

Proposed Recipient: Fox River Water Reclamation District
Recipient Address: 1957 N La Fox St, South Elgin, IL 60177
Project Location: 1957 N La Fox St, South Elgin, IL 60177
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Description of Request: The funding would be used to construct and install bar screens at the major influent pump station to the Albin D. Pagorski Water Reclamation Facility, to remove large debris, protect downstream equipment and processes, and to enhance the facility's efficiency and environmental impact. The project will remove large debris and solid materials from the wastewater stream, prevent sewage overflows, protect aquatic habitats, and achieve and maintain clean and healthy water resources that comply with Clean Water Act standards.

The financial disclosure document for this project is linked here.

Project Name: Hammond Drive at Algonquin Road Intersection Improvements

Proposed Recipient: Village of Schaumburg
Recipient Address: 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, IL 60193
Project Location: Intersection of Hammond Drive and Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Amount Requested: $1,152,000
Description of Request: The funding would be used to enhance the intersection of Hammond Drive and Algonquin road by widening the radius to accommodate large trucks and prevent curb encroachment, and implement more road signage and lighting to facilitate pedestrian crossings. The project will increase public safety and accessibility for residents and pedestrians accessing businesses on the south side of the intersection.

The financial disclosure document for this project is linked here.

Project Name: Harper College Quantum Workforce Education and Training Network

Proposed Recipient: Harper College
Recipient Address: 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067
Project Location: 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Description of Request: The funding would be used to establish a training center for students across the region to access education for high-quality good-paying jobs in Illinois. Furthermore, it would enable the College to create resources to develop curriculum to be implemented at all community colleges across the state.

The financial disclosure document for this project is linked here.

Project Name: Itasca Community Recreation Center Improvements

Proposed Recipient: Itasca Park District
Recipient Address: 550 W Irving Park Road, Itasca, IL 60143
Project Location: 350 E Irving Park Road, Itasca, IL 60143
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Description of Request: The funding would be used to construct a 6,200 square foot addition to provide additional space for youth and senior programs such as before-and-after-school care, dance, youth basketball, and joint programs for the elderly and those with mental and physical disabilities. The project will provide and expand a multipurpose community recreation center, with an emphasis on youth, seniors and those with mental/physical disabilities within the community and the surrounding Northeast DuPage/Suburban Cook County area.

The financial disclosure document for this project is linked here.

Project Name: Kane County State Attorney’s Office Technology Upgrades

Proposed Recipient: Kane County State Attorney’s Office
Recipient Address: 37W777 Route 38, Suite 300, St. Charles, IL 60175
Project Location: 37W777 Route 38, Suite 300, St. Charles, IL 60175
Amount Requested: $475,000
Description of Request: The funding would be used for the addition of new computer equipment, new case management systems, software, hard drives, laptops, office furniture, and more for the prosecutorial office’s Criminal and Civil Divisions, Criminal and Juvenile Divisions, and Digital Forensics Child Exploitation Unit.

The financial disclosure document for this project is linked here.

Project Name: Mt. Prospect/Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District Service Enhancements

Proposed Recipient: Mt. Prospect/Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District
Recipient Address: 50 S Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Project Location: 1415 Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60065
Amount Requested: $1,735,000
Description of Request: The funding would be used to construct and install bar screens at the major influent pump station to the Albin D. Pagorski Water Reclamation Facility, to remove large debris, protect downstream equipment and processes, and to enhance the facility's efficiency and environmental impact. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will remove large debris and solid materials from the wastewater stream, prevent sewage overflows, protect aquatic habitats, and achieve and maintain clean and healthy water resources that comply with Clean Water Act standards.

The financial disclosure document for this project is linked here.

Project Name: Pace River Division Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Project

Proposed Recipient: Pace River Division
Recipient Address: 975 S State St, South Elgin, IL 60177
Project Location: 975 S State St, South Elgin, IL 60177
Amount Requested: $3,520,000
Description of Request: The funding would be used for the purchase of a bus powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, as well as the refueling station needed to refuel the bus at the garage. Pace is committed to converting its entire bus fleet to a zero-emission fleet by 2040. Illinois District 8 transit riders would benefit from a more modern, comfortable bus and the entire community would benefit from cleaner air and pollution reduction.

The financial disclosure document for this project is linked here.

Project Name: Route 25 and West Bartlett Road Intersection Improvements

Proposed Recipient: Village of Bartlett
Recipient Address: IL-25 & West Bartlett Road, Bartlett, IL 60103
Project Location: 228 S. Main Street, Bartlett, IL 60103
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Description of Request: The funding would be used to add dedicated turn lanes for each direction and a pedestrian crossing to increase safety.

The financial disclosure document for this project is linked here.

Project Name: Newton St. & Second Avenue Flood Reduction

Proposed Recipient: DuPage County (Glen Ellyn)
Recipient Address: 412 N County Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
Project Location: Intersection of Newton Avenue and Second St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-3403
Amount Requested: $300,000
Description of Request: The funding would be used to excavate a local detention/retention pond, and install a new storm sewer to transport floodwater to the pond, outlet improvements, and downstream main lines. In addition, native wetland enhancements will be incorporated to improve water quality and habitat. The existing storm sewer system cannot handle the flows and properly prevent flooding, which damages residential properties and creates road closures, limiting emergency vehicle access.

The financial disclosure document for this project is linked here.

Project Name: Village of Hampshire - Sustainable EV Ready Public Works Facility

Proposed Recipient: Village of Hampshire
Recipient Address: 234 S. State Street, Hampshire, IL, 60140
Project Location: Town Place Road, Hampshire, IL 60140
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Description of Request: The funding would be used to construct a new public works facility that will allow the Village to store millions of dollars worth of vehicles indoors and out of the natural elements that have caused vehicles to deteriorate. This will diminish the need to constantly use public funds to repair vehicles. The proposed facility will be one of the most energy efficient and one of the first EV-ready public works facilities in Kane County.

The financial disclosure document for this project is linked here.

To contact our office regarding community project funding, please email Vikas Nagarajan at vikas.nagarajan@mail.house.gov .