I’m proud to announce that hundreds of thousands of dollars in state funding are coming back to communities across the 115th District to support public safety, education, and local infrastructure.
Through the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s (OSFM) Small Equipment Grant Program, eight emergency service departments and ambulance services throughout the district were awarded more than $164,000 to purchase critical equipment and resources. These investments will help our local first responders continue protecting our communities.
Additional funding was also awarded through the Safe Routes to School Program, providing $500,000 between Chester Elementary, Chester High School, and Murphysboro High School to improve safety and accessibility for students.
Our volunteer fire departments also received support through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant Program, with Maeystown Rural Fire Protection District and Valmeyer Fire Protection District receiving more than $9,600 to support equipment needs and firefighter resources.
These investments represent the importance of bringing state resources back home and ensuring the communities of the 115th District have the tools they need to stay safe and succeed.