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Appropriations bill uses statewide money for southwest Illinois projects

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The Illinois General Assembly is looking to pass a bill that earmarks $166.5 million for various projects in lawmakers' home districts across the state.

The bill, SB 2216 or the FY 18 Member Initiatives, contains appropriations for over 1,800 different projects across the state, with money coming from special state funds not related to the general operating budget. It was introduced by Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington).

State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) called the appropriations "earmarks" and "wasteful."

"I was shocked to see Sen. Bill Brady's recently filed SB 2216, which is described as 'FY 18 Member Initiatives,'" McSweeney said. "Special earmarks lead to wasteful spending and, potentially, corruption. I strongly oppose special insider earmarks."

Projects in the southwest Illinois area include $157,045 to the Sparta World Shooting Complex for infrastructure improvements; $126,148 to the City of Carbondale for infrastructure improvements and the purchase of bondable equipment; and $90,000 to the City of Carterville for infrastructure improvements.

Some of the biggest of these appropriations include approximately $6.4 million to the Commuter Rail Division of the Regional Transportation Authority for a Metra station at Peterson and Ravenswood avenues in Chicago; $3.75 million to Kankakee Community College for infrastructure improvements; and $3 million to the Chicago Park District for the construction of a sports recreation facility in Morgan Park.

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What projects in southwest Illinois are being funded by SB 2216?

The table below shows the projects in the area that are being funded by this appropriations bill.

DepartmentRecipientRecipient CityRecipient CountyTotal $Copy
Department of Natural ResourcesSparta World Shooting ComplexSpartaRandolph$157,045The sum of $157,045, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Natural Resources for infrastructure improvements at the Sparta World Shooting Complex.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityCity of CarbondaleCarbondaleJackson $126,148The sum of $126,148, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the City of Carbondale for infrastructure improvements and the purchase of bondable equipment.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityCity of CarbondaleCarbondaleJackson $126,148The sum of $126,148, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the City of Carbondale for infrastructure improvements and the purchase of bondable equipment.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityCity of CartervilleCartervilleWilliamson$90,000The sum of $90,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the City of Carterville for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityWilliamson County 

Williamson$80,000The sum of $80,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Williamson County Airport Authority for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityCity of SpartaSpartaRandolph$75,000The sum of $75,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the City of Sparta for all costs associated with infrastructure improvements, roads, sewer and water improvements, and/or sidewalks.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityWest Frankfort Community Unit School DistrictWest FrankfortFranklin$75,000The sum of $75,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the West Frankfort Community Unit School District for costs associated with capital improvements at the High

School.

Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityCity of MarionMarionWilliamson$59,311The sum of $59,311, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the City of Marion for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityFranklin HospitalBentonFranklin$50,000The sum of $50,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Franklin Hospital for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of CambriaCambriaWilliamson$50,000The sum of $50,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Cambria for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of CrainvilleCrainvilleWilliamson$50,000The sum of $50,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Crainville for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityPierre Menard HomeEllis GroveRandolph$50,000The sum of $50,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Pierre Menard Home for all costs associated with repairs to the facility.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityCity of SpartaSpartaRandolph$50,000The sum of $50,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the City of Sparta for general infrastructure.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of ZieglerZeiglerFranklin$42,168The sum of $42,168, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Ziegler for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of CutlerCutlerPerry$40,000The sum of $40,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Cutler for all costs associated with infrastructure improvements, roads, sewer and water improvements, and/or sidewalks.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of Ina Ina Jefferson$40,000The sum of $40,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Ina for all costs associated with infrastructure, public service, and security improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityCity of JonesboroJonesboroUnion$39,300The sum of $39,300, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the City of Jonesboro for all costs associated with infrastructure improvements, roads, sewer and water improvements, and/or sidewalks.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of ElkvilleElkvilleJackson$37,500The sum of $37,500, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Elkville for all costs associated with infrastructure improvements, roads, sewer and water improvements, and/or sidewalks.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityCity of PinckneyvillePinckneyvillePerry$37,464590. The sum of $37,464, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the City of Pinckneyville for all costs associated with infrastructure improvements, roads, sewer and water improvements, and/or sidewalks.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of Crab OrchardCrab OrchardWilliamson$35,000The sum of $35,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Crab Orchard for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityCity of Orient OrientFranklin$35,000The sum of $35,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the City of Orient for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Village of ThompsonvilleThompsonvilleFranklin$35,000The sum of $35,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Thompsonville for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of BushBushWilliamson$30,000The sum of $30,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Bush for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of EwingEwingFranklin$30,000The sum of $30,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Ewing for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Village of Freeman SpurFreeman SpurFranklin$30,000The sum of $30,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Freeman Spur for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of Hanaford Hanaford Franklin$30,000The sum of $30,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Hanaford for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of HurstHurstWilliamson$30,000The sum of $30,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Hurst for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of North City North City Franklin$30,000The sum of $30,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of North City for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of SpillertownSpillertownWilliamson$30,000The sum of $30,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Spillertown for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of ValierValierFranklin$30,000The sum of $30,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Valier for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityCity of West CityWest CityFranklin$30,000The sum of $30,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the City of West City for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityFarrington TownshipFarrington TownshipFranklin$29,056The sum of $29,056, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Farrington Township for all costs associated with construction of a township/equipment building.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityCASA of Franklin CountyBentonFranklin$25,000The sum of $25,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to CASA of Franklin County for infrastructure improvements. 
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityCASA of Franklin CountyBentonFranklin$25,000The sum of $25,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to CASA of Franklin County for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of BucknerBucknerFranklin$25,000The sum of $25,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Buckner for general infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity City of ChristopherChristopherFranklin$25,000The sum of $25,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the City of Christopher for general infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityCity of HerrinHerrinWilliamson$25,000The sum of $25,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the City of Herrin for infrastructure improvements to the Herrin Civic Center.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityCity of NasonNasonJefferson$25,000The sum of $25,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the City of Nason for all costs associated with infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Village of RoyaltonRoyaltonFranklin$25,000The sum of $25,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Royalton for general infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of StonefortStonefortWilliamson$25,000The sum of $25,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Stonefort for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of PercyPercyRandolph$21,947The sum of $21,947, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Percy for all costs associated with infrastructure improvements, roads, sewer and water improvements, and/or sidewalks.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of Belle RiveBelle RiveJefferson$20,000The sum of $20,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Belle Rive for all costs associated with water project improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityRend Lake Conservancy DistrictBentonFranklin$20,000The sum of $20,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Rend Lake Conservancy District for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of BlufordBlufordJefferson$20,000The sum of $20,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Bluford for all costs associated with infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of BonnieBonnieJefferson$20,000The sum of $20,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Bonnie for all costs associated with infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of MakandaMakandaJackson$20,000The sum of $20,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Makanda for all costs associated with the construction or purchase of a storage facility.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityHeartland Regional Medical CenterMarionWilliamson$20,000The sum of $20,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Heartland Regional Medical Center for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunitySouthern Illinois Healthcare MarionWilliamson$20,000The sum of $20,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Southern Illinois Healthcare for infrastructure improvements at Herrin Hospital.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityCity of Olive BranchOlive BranchAlexander$20,000The sum of $20,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the City of Olive Branch for general infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityCity of Creal SpringsCreal SpringsWilliamson$19,500The sum of $19,500, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the City of Creal Springs for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityUnion CountyJonesboroUnion$18,750The sum of $18,750, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Union County for costs associated with capital improvements to county facilities.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of CoultervilleCoultervilleRandolph$18,672The sum of $18,672, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Coulterville for all costs associated with infrastructure improvements, roads, sewer and water improvements, and/or sidewalks.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of Campbell HillCampbell HillJackson$15,000The sum of $15,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Campbell Hill for all costs associated with road and sidewalk improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of DowellDowellJackson$15,000The sum of $15,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Dowell for all costs associated with road and sidewalk improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of ElkvilleElkvilleJackson$15,000The sum of $15,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Elkville for infrastructure improvements and bondable equipment.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of EvansvilleEvansvilleRandolph$15,000The sum of $15,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Evansville for all costs associated with a boat ramp.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityWest Franklin Historical DistrictMulkeytownFranklin$15,000The sum of $15,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to West Franklin Historical District for general infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of TildenTildenRandolph$9,529The sum of $9,529, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Tilden for all costs associated with infrastructure improvements, roads, sewer and water improvements, and/or sidewalks.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityMurphysboro Health CenterMurphysboroJackson$9,457The sum of $9,457, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to Murphysboro Health Center for all costs associated with construction of the facility.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of DowellDowellJackson$8,740The sum of $8,740, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Dowell for all costs associated with infrastructure improvements, roads, sewer and water improvements, and/or sidewalks.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityCity of AnnaAnnaUnion $2,623The sum of $2,623, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the City of Anna for general infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityVillage of PittsburghPittsburghWilliamson$2,111The sum of $2,111, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Village of Pittsburgh for infrastructure improvements.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityBoys and Girls Club of CarbondaleCarbondaleJackson $96The sum of $96, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Boys and Girls Club of Carbondale for all costs associated with building infrastructure.
Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunityNight’s ShieldWest FrankfortFranklin$1The sum of $1, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Night’s Shield in West Frankfort for infrastructure improvements to the Roan Center.

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