Community Project Funding
Listed below is a summary of the 20 projects Congressman Schneider submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for FY 2027, along with each project's sponsor, requested amount, and required financial disclosure letter. 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.
In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Congressman Schneider has certified that he, his spouse, and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested.
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Project Title: City of Zion Drinking Water Improvement Project
Sponsor: City of Zion
Amount: $2,000,000
Description: Project would improve the drinking water infrastructure by rehabilitating and replacing transmission and distribution pipes as well as lead service lines to prevent contamination caused by leaks or breaks and to maintain water pressure at safe levels.
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Project Title: Critical Watermain Replacement and Distribution System Reliability Project
Sponsor: Village of Winthrop Harbor
Amount: $2,000,000
Description: This project will replace 6,800 feet of aging watermain in Winthrop Harbor with modern ductile iron pipe to enhance system reliability, maintain pressure, and ensure safe potable water delivery to 2,800–3,000 residents.
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Project Title: Des Plaines River WRF - Belt Filter Upgrade
Sponsor: Lake County Public Works
Amount: $5,000,000
Description: Federal funds will replace aging dewatering equipment at the Des Plaines River Water Reclamation Facility with modern centrifuge technology and upgraded pumps, improving efficiency and reliability of sludge processing operations.
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Project Title: Diamond Lake Park Shoreline Improvement
Sponsor: Mundelein Parks and Recreation District
Amount: $1,000,000
Description: This project will stabilize the Diamond Lake shoreline and improve stormwater management to reduce erosion, limit pollutant runoff, and protect water quality in compliance with the Clean Water Act.
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Project Title: Fairway and Aspen Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Project
Sponsor: Village of Vernon Hills
Amount: $646,747
Description: Project will make pedestrian crossing improvements on Aspen Drive at Hawthorn South Elementary.
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Project Title: Fort Sheridan Area Maintenance Support Activity
Sponsor: Fort Sheridan
Amount: $38,000,000
Description: Sheridan Area Maintenance Support Activity, Military Construction-Army Reserve (MCAR)
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Project Title: Grandville Avenue Quite Zone
Sponsor: Village of Gurnee
Amount: $500,000
Description: Project will create a Quiet Zone at the IL Route 41 off ramp for Granville Avenue grade railroad crossing to enhance public safety and improve traffic operations.
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Project Title: Lake Bluff Downtown Flood Mitigation Project
Sponsor: Village of Lake Bluff
Amount: $10,000,000
Description: Funding will mitigate flooding in Lake Bluff by installing an upsized, realigned storm sewer system along Sheridan Road and North Avenue, improving public safety, transportation reliability, and economic activity while resolving a long-standing community issue.
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Project Title: Lake County Tech Campus Collaboration Space
Sponsor: Lake County Technology Campus
Amount: $2,200,000
Description: This project will modernize a collaboration space at the Lake County Tech Campus into a flexible, multi-purpose environment that supports workforce development and strengthens connections among students, educators, employers, and community partners.
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Project Title: Medinah Water Main
Sponsor: Village of Fox Lake
Amount: $2,500,000
Description: This project will install a new water main to provide safe, reliable drinking water, reduce contamination risks, and modernize critical public infrastructure for current and future residents.
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Project Title: North Chicago Emergency Operation & Public Works Facility Modernization
Sponsor: City of North Chicago
Amount: $3,000,000
Description: The City of North Chicago will modernize and expand its Public Works Facility to enhance emergency response, disaster coordination, and municipal operations while updating infrastructure and ensuring ADA accessibility.
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Project Title: Petite Lake Drainageway Sediment and Erosion Control
Sponsor: Lake Villa Township
Amount: $195,300
Description: The project will serve to improve the flow and control of stormwater that comes from US Highway 59, Park Ave from the North and South, properties in the Petite Lake Park and Highwoods subdivisions and roadways.
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Project Title: Public Works Facility Fuel Tank Replacement
Sponsor: Village of Wheeling
Amount: $463,716
Description: This project will replace and modernize the existing fuel station to ensure reliable operation for first responders while reducing the risk of groundwater contamination.
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Project Title: Township Center ADA Accessible Entrances
Sponsor: Antioch Township
Amount: $1,320,000
Description: The Antioch Township Community Center Rehabilitation Project will modernize the 1959 facility at 1275 Main Street to improve accessibility, safety, and code compliance, ensuring residents can reliably access essential government services in a centralized location.
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Project Title: Village of Grayslake Center Street Health & Safety Watermain and Lead Service Line Replacement Project
Sponsor: Village of Grayslake
Amount: $1,800,000
Description: Full lead service line replacement will remove a major source of drinking water contamination, protecting public health while ensuring compliance with federal and Illinois environmental regulations.
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Project Title: Village of Hebron Trails of Hebron Resurfacing Project
Sponsor: Village of Hebron
Amount: $1,200,000
Description: Project will make local road infrastructure and streetscape improvements on Kennedy St, Kennedy Ct, Muir Trail, Foxfield Ct, Tamarack Trl, Whitetail Dr, Leatherleaf Trl, Moraine Rd, and Ridge Dr in Hebron, IL.
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Project Title: Village of Richmond Lead Service Line Replacement
Sponsor: Village of Richmond
Amount: $2,200,000
Description: This project aims to complete full lead service line replacement by April 2028, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and eliminating public exposure to lead in drinking water.
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Project Title: Village of Round Lake Municipal Water System Backup Well and Supply Resiliency Project
Sponsor: Village of Round Lake
Amount: $3,000,000
Description: This project will construct a 600-gpm emergency backup well to strengthen the Village of Round Lake’s water system resilience and ensure a reliable drinking water supply during regional service disruptions.
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Project Title: Village of Winnetka - South of Willow Rd Stormwater Conveyance Project
Sponsor: Village of Winnetka
Amount: $8,800,675
Description: This project will install larger stormwater pipes and storage vaults to resolve a century-long flooding issue in the Village and handle up to a 100-year rainstorm.
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Project Title: Waukegan Fire Department Station 3 with Regional Training Facility
Sponsor: Waukegan Fire Department
Amount: $5,500,000
Description: This project will construct a modern fire station and regional training complex to enhance emergency preparedness, firefighter training, and coordinated multi-jurisdictional response.