Foster Delivers Over $16.3 Million for 11th District in Community Project Funding

March 16, 2026 Press Release Washington, DC – Today, 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 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 Amount funded: $3,150,000 City of Woodstock 121 W. Calhoun St, Woodstock, IL 60098 The funding will support the City of Woodstock's share of the Illinois Department of Transportation's IL-47 widening project, which includes the relocation of a city-owned water main, upgrades to lights and traffic signals, pavement resurfacing, and the construction of roundabouts, sidewalks, and a multi-use path. This project will improve road safety and enhance opportunities for regional economic development and tourism in McHenry County. Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. -- Second Fire Station for the Village of Hampshire Amount funded: $1,000,000 Hampshire Fire Protection District 202 Washington Ave, P.O. Box 245, Hampshire, IL 60140 With their current fire station hindered by railroad traffic, this funding was used for a second fire station in the Hampshire community – significantly improving emergency response time and increasing the fire station's capacity to serve the growing community. Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. -- City of Batavia Fox River Bike Path Amount funded: $1,200,000 City of Batavia 100 N Island Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510 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. Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. -- Eola Road Branch Library Renovation Amount funded: $850,000 Aurora Public Library District 101 S River Street, Aurora, IL 60506 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. Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. -- Village of Holiday Hills Sanitary Sewer Extension Amount funded: $1,092,000 Northern Moraine Wastewater Reclamation District (NMWRD) 113 Timber Trail, Island Lake, IL 60042 The funding will be used for the continuation of a multi-phased project extending NMWRD-owned sanitary sewers to two unsewered communities in a floodplain, thereby improving quality of life and water safety for the Village of Holiday Hills and surrounding communities. Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. -- Weber Road Corridor Improvements: 135th Street to Airport Road Amount funded: $850,000 Will County 302 N Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432 The funding will be used to complete the final segment of the Weber Road corridor improvements with increased accessibility for pedestrians and motorists. Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. -- Equipping the Kane County Forensic Laboratory Amount funded: $1,031,000 Kane County Coroner’s Office 37W699 IL-38, Building A, St. Charles, IL 60175 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. Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. -- City of Aurora Homelessness Prevention Amount funded: $1,000,000 City of Aurora 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60507 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. Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. -- 91st Street Infrastructure Amount funded: $750,000 DuPage County Division of Transportation 421 N County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 The funding will be used for the construction of a sidewalk and pedestrian lighting system to a local school and public transportation to assist families with limited income. This project will remove existing transportation barriers that contribute to the social and economic isolation of over 3,500 residents in this community. Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. -- Village of Wauconda Lead Service Line Replacement – Phase 1 Amount funded: $1,092,000 Village of Wauconda 101 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL 60084 The funding will be used to replace 289 lead and galvanized service lines. This project is vital for protecting the health and safety of residents in the Village of Wauconda from potential lead contamination. Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. -- City of Crystal Lake Lead Service Line Replacement Amount funded: $1,092,000 City of Crystal Lake 100 W. Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 The funding will partially cover the cost to replace approximately 2,000 residential lead service lines in Crystal Lake. In addition to ensuring residents have safe drinking water, this project will also create job opportunities for construction workers and plumbers. Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. -- Springbrook Water Reclamation Center Expansion Amount funded: $1,092,000 City of Naperville 400 South Eagle Street, Naperville, IL 60540 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. Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. -- Darrell Road Collection System Amount funded: $1,092,000 Northern Moraine Wastewater Reclamation District (NMWRD) 113 Timber Trail, Island Lake, IL 60042 The funding will be used to provide sanitary sewer service to unsewered areas of Lake and McHenry Counties. NMWRD's existing sewer infrastructure limits the growth potential of underdeveloped property and the addition of sewer conveyance and a lift pump station will remedy this barrier. Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. -- Lead Water Service Line Replacement Amount funded: $1,092,000 City of Aurora 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60507 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. Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure letter. Issues : Economic Security and Financial Services Labor Issues Science and Technology Energy and Environment Infrastructure and Transportation