ICYMI: Budzinski Delivers $250,000 For Prairie and Weaver Park Renovations

<p><strong>URBANA, IL —&nbsp;</strong>Last week,&nbsp;<strong>Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13)&nbsp;</strong>announced $250,000 in new federal funding for the Urbana Park District’s Prairie and Weaver Park rehabilitation project. The Urbana Park District will use the funding to improve restrooms and day-use facilities, utilities, grading, drainage, landscaping, parking, lighting, and bicycle and walking paths at the park.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“After two years of fighting to get this funding through Congress, I am proud to bring home $250,000 to support the Urbana Park District’s Prairie and Weaver Park rehabilitation plan,” said&nbsp;<strong>Congresswoman Budzinski</strong>. “These resources will make it easier for folks throughout the community to access athletic facilities, engage in recreation programs, and enjoy this beautiful place we call home. I am grateful for our local partners who never gave up on getting this funding, especially Urbana Park District Executive Director Rachel Lenz, and I couldn’t be more excited to see this project come to fruition.”</p>

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<p>Budzinski secured the funding through the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding process. In total, $34 million in funding for local projects has been signed into law this year. In addition to the money for the Urbana Park District, Budzinski is delivering $850,000 for the Champaign Park District to renovate Parkland Way and $1.2 million for the University of Illinois’ Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>You can find the full list of Budzinski’s Fiscal Year 2026 CPF requests&nbsp;<a href="https://budzinski.house.gov/posts/budzinski-unveils-15-local-projects-submitted-for-inclusion-in-upcoming-federal-funding-package">HERE</a>.&nbsp;</p>

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