I’m sure you already know this, but here’s the link in case you haven’t seen it yet. Of particular local interest are the following:
- Washington Street in Peoria, Illinois: $1.0 million
The funding would be used to create safer pedestrian routes and a more livable community in order to spur economic development in a former warehouse district in Peoria. I certify that I have no financial interest in this project.
The entity to receive funding for this project is City of Peoria, located at 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, IL 61602.
- Sheridan Triangle Business District in Peoria, Illinois: $1.0 million
The funding would be used to create safer pedestrian routes and more urban-friendly roads in order to spur economic development in one of the older business districts in Peoria.
The entity to receive funding for this project is City of Peoria, located at 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, IL 61602.
- Purchase fixed route buses and paratransit vans for Peoria, Illinois: $2.0 million
The funding would be used to purchase seven buses and two paratransit vans.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District, 2105 N.E. Jefferson Ave., Peoria, IL 61603.
- Peoria Park District Building Construction: $1.4 million
For planning, design, renovation, and construction of new office buildings including renovations to meet current life safety codes and ADA accessibility.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the Peoria Park District, located at 2218 N. Prospect, Peoria, 61603.
- Grandview Drive in Peoria, Illinois: $1.8 million
The funding would be used to protect Grandview Drive in Peoria, Illinois from becoming structurally instable due to erosion.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the Peoria Park District, located at 2218 N. Prospect Road, Peoria, Illinois 61603.
- Keller Branch Trail in Peoria, Illinois: $1.8 million
The funding would be used to construct a bike trail in Peoria, Illinois.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the Peoria Park District, located at 2218 N. Prospect Road, Peoria, Illinois 61603.
- Lakeview Museum Construction: $500,000
To plan and construct a new building
The entity to receive funding for this project is Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences, located at 1125 W. Lake Avenue, Peoria, IL, 61614.
- Peoria Riverfront Museum in Peoria, Illinois: $750,000
The funding would be used to design and install sustainable design/green architecture aspects in a new museum facility. This would include energy-efficient mechanical systems, recycled materials, energy-use monitoring equipment, a water-filtering bioswale, bicycle racks and a hands-on computer kiosk that helps visitors understand building energy use and green design.
The entity to receive funding for this project is Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences, 1125 W. Lake Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614.
- Glen Oak Park Open Space Acquisition: $1.2 million
For land appraisal, platting, demolition and acquisition to provide open public access to the park.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the Peoria Park District, located at 2218 N. Prospect, Peoria, 61603.
- Bel-Wood Nursing Home: $1 million
For life safety improvements, upgrading the fire sprinkler system at Bel-Wood Nursing Home, ensuring the safety of the residents’ families.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the County of Peoria, IL, located at 324 Main Street, Room 502, Peoria, IL, 61602.
- County of Peoria: $200,000
The funding will be used to assist in the replacement or major renovation of the Bel-Wood Nursing Home.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the County of Peoria, located at 324 Main Street, Room 502, Peoria, Illinois, 61602.
- University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria: $1.5 million
The funding will be used to finance the construction of a cancer research facility.
The entity to receive this funding is the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, located at One Illini Drive, Peoria, 61605.
- OSF Healthcare System: $100,000
The funding will be used for the implementation of electronic health record technology.
The entity to receive this funding is OSF Healthcare System, located at 800 NE Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61603.
- Institute for Principled Leadership-Bradley University: $100,000
The funding will be used to provide educational access to students and community residents through the Peoria Full Service Community Schools Initiative.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the Institute for Principled Leadership of Bradley University located at 1501 W. Bradley Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61625.
- Replace a sewer system in Peoria, Illinois: $3.45 million
The funding would be used to replace an out-of-date sewer line.
The entity to receive funding for this project is City of Peoria, located at 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, IL 61602.
- Manufacturing Lab for Next Generation Engineers at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois: $2 million
The funding would be used to construct a laboratory to discover innovative and creative manufacturing techniques and teach these techniques to engineers so they can be competitive in a global economy.
The entity to receive funding for this project is Bradley University, 1501 W. Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL 61625.
- Peoria Mental Health Court: $500,000
To alleviate the overcrowded jail system by diverting mentally ill offenders into the help they need.
The entity to receive funding for this project is Peoria County, 324 Main St., Room 502, Peoria, IL, 61602.