South West Illinois News

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.

----

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.

Department	Recipient	Recipient City	Recipient County	Total $	Copy
Department of Natural Resources	Sparta World Shooting Complex	Sparta	Randolph	$157,045	The 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 Opportunity	City of Carbondale	Carbondale	Jackson	$126,148	The 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 Opportunity	City of Carbondale	Carbondale	Jackson	$126,148	The 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 Opportunity	City of Carterville	Carterville	Williamson	$90,000	The 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 Opportunity	Williamson County		Williamson	$80,000	The 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 Opportunity	City of Sparta	Sparta	Randolph	$75,000	The 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 Opportunity	West Frankfort Community Unit School District	West Frankfort	Franklin	$75,000	The 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 Opportunity	City of Marion	Marion	Williamson	$59,311	The 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 Opportunity	Franklin Hospital	Benton	Franklin	$50,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Cambria	Cambria	Williamson	$50,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Crainville	Crainville	Williamson	$50,000	The 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 Opportunity	Pierre Menard Home	Ellis Grove	Randolph	$50,000	The 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 Opportunity	City of Sparta	Sparta	Randolph	$50,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Ziegler	Zeigler	Franklin	$42,168	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Cutler	Cutler	Perry	$40,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Ina	Ina	Jefferson	$40,000	The 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 Opportunity	City of Jonesboro	Jonesboro	Union	$39,300	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Elkville	Elkville	Jackson	$37,500	The 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 Opportunity	City of Pinckneyville	Pinckneyville	Perry	$37,464	590. 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 Opportunity	Village of Crab Orchard	Crab Orchard	Williamson	$35,000	The 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 Opportunity	City of Orient	Orient	Franklin	$35,000	The 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 Thompsonville	Thompsonville	Franklin	$35,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Bush	Bush	Williamson	$30,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Ewing	Ewing	Franklin	$30,000	The 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 Spur	Freeman Spur	Franklin	$30,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Hanaford	Hanaford	Franklin	$30,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Hurst	Hurst	Williamson	$30,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of North City	North City	Franklin	$30,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Spillertown	Spillertown	Williamson	$30,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Valier	Valier	Franklin	$30,000	The 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 Opportunity	City of West City	West City	Franklin	$30,000	The 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 Opportunity	Farrington Township	Farrington Township	Franklin	$29,056	The 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 Opportunity	CASA of Franklin County	Benton	Franklin	$25,000	The 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 Opportunity	CASA of Franklin County	Benton	Franklin	$25,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Buckner	Buckner	Franklin	$25,000	The 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 Christopher	Christopher	Franklin	$25,000	The 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 Opportunity	City of Herrin	Herrin	Williamson	$25,000	The 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 Opportunity	City of Nason	Nason	Jefferson	$25,000	The 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 Royalton	Royalton	Franklin	$25,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Stonefort	Stonefort	Williamson	$25,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Percy	Percy	Randolph	$21,947	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Belle Rive	Belle Rive	Jefferson	$20,000	The 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 Opportunity	Rend Lake Conservancy District	Benton	Franklin	$20,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Bluford	Bluford	Jefferson	$20,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Bonnie	Bonnie	Jefferson	$20,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Makanda	Makanda	Jackson	$20,000	The 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 Opportunity	Heartland Regional Medical Center	Marion	Williamson	$20,000	The 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 Opportunity	Southern Illinois Healthcare	Marion	Williamson	$20,000	The 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 Opportunity	City of Olive Branch	Olive Branch	Alexander	$20,000	The 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 Opportunity	City of Creal Springs	Creal Springs	Williamson	$19,500	The 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 Opportunity	Union County	Jonesboro	Union	$18,750	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Coulterville	Coulterville	Randolph	$18,672	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Campbell Hill	Campbell Hill	Jackson	$15,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Dowell	Dowell	Jackson	$15,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Elkville	Elkville	Jackson	$15,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Evansville	Evansville	Randolph	$15,000	The 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 Opportunity	West Franklin Historical District	Mulkeytown	Franklin	$15,000	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Tilden	Tilden	Randolph	$9,529	The 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 Opportunity	Murphysboro Health Center	Murphysboro	Jackson	$9,457	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Dowell	Dowell	Jackson	$8,740	The 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 Opportunity	City of Anna	Anna	Union	$2,623	The 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 Opportunity	Village of Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh	Williamson	$2,111	The 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 Opportunity	Boys and Girls Club of Carbondale	Carbondale	Jackson	$96	The 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 Opportunity	Night’s Shield	West Frankfort	Franklin	$1	The 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.