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FY26 APPROPRIATIONS 

Below, find disclosures related to FY 2026 Community Project Funding (CPF). 

Congressman Schneider submitted the below CPF requests to the House Appropriations Committee for FY 2026: 

1. Antioch Township Sanitary Sewer Improvements 

Sponsor: Lake County Public Works
Requested: $5,000,000

Lake County Public Works is requesting $5,000,000 to modernize and improve the sanitary sewer system in Antioch Township.

FY26 CPF Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter


2. Lakeside Tower Rehabilitation 

Sponsor: Lake County
Requested: $1,000,000
Contacts:

Lake County is seeking $1,000,000 to rehabilitate Lakeside Tower, a 150-unit affordable multifamily building in Waukegan.

FY26 CPF Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter


3. Northwest Regional Water Reclamation Facility 

Sponsor: Village of Fox Lake 
Requested: $1,317,600

The Village of Fox Lake is requesting 41,317,600 to support upgrades to the facility’s compressor and blower systems with the installation of modern high-efficiency blowers.

FY26 CPF Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter


4. George B. Prindle Water Treatment Plant Intake Improvements 

Sponsor: City of Highland Park
Requested: $4,224,000

The City of Highland Park is requesting funding to extend its primary water intake, construct a new shore-well, and improve filtration and debris control systems.

FY26 CPF Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter


5. North Chicago Police Radio Communications Modernization 

Sponsor: City of North Chicago
Requested: $446,620

The City of North Chicago is requesting $446,620 to upgrade police radio communications to improve interoperability with surrounding agencies and enhance emergency response.

FY26 CPF Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter


6. North Chicago Lead Service Line and Water Main Replacement 

Sponsor: City of North Chicago
Requested: $3,500,000

The City of North Chicago is requesting $3,500,000 to replace lead service lines and aging water mains, ensuring clean, safe drinking water for residents.

FY26 CPF Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter


7. Village of Wilmette Lead Service Line Replacements 

Sponsor: Village of Wilmette
Requested: $3,000,000

The Village of Wilmette is seeking $3,000,000 to support the replacement of lead service lines in residential areas to protect public health and drinking water safety.

FY26 CPF Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter


8. Silver Creek Habitat Restoration and Flood Reduction Project 

Sponsor: McHenry Conservation District
Requested: $300,000

The McHenry Conservation District is requesting $300,000 to restore wetland and prairie habitats along Silver Creek through brush removal, streambank planting, and floodplain enhancement.

FY26 CPF Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter


9. Antioch Downtown Improvement – Lake and Main 

Sponsor: Village of Antioch
Requested: $580,694

The Village of Antioch is requesting $580,694 to complete its downtown corridor improvements, including reconstructing 25,000+ square feet of sidewalk for pedestrian safety and ADA compliance.

FY26 CPF Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter


10. Improving Natural Resources at Gander Mountain Forest Preserve 

Sponsor: Lake County Forest Preserve District
Requested: $1,300,000

The Lake County Forest Preserve District is seeking funding to restore 250 acres of native habitat at Gander Mountain Forest Preserve in northeast Lake County.

FY26 CPF Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter


11. Round Lake Beach Police Communications Modernization 

Sponsor: Round Lake Beach Police Department
Requested: $240,000

The Round Lake Beach Police Department is seeking $240,000 to equip patrol squads and detectives with new mobile data terminals to enhance field communications and access to critical information.

FY26 CPF Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter


12. Lake County Community Violence Intervention Project 

Sponsor: Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office
Requested: $1,000,000

The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking $1,000,000 to implement community violence intervention project and expand services for victims and survivors.

FY26 CPF Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter


13. Waukegan Park District Adaptive Recreation at Roosevelt Park 

Sponsor: Waukegan Park District
Requested: $800,000

The Waukegan Park District is seeking $800,000 to build an inclusive, adaptive recreation space at Roosevelt Park for individuals with developmental disabilities.

FY26 CPF Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter


14. Shoreline Restoration at Big and Little Bear Lakes 

Sponsor: Vernon Hills Park District
Requested: $3,000,000

The Vernon Hills Park District is seeking $3,000,000 to stabilize eroding shorelines, improve stormwater filtration, and enhance wildlife habitats around Big and Little Bear Lakes.

FY26 CPF Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter


15. Spring Grove Wastewater Treatment Plant 

Sponsor: Village of Spring Grove
Requested: $10,000,000

The Village of Spring Grove is seeking $10,000,000 to construct a new wastewater treatment facility to support affordable housing growth and economic development, including hundreds of jobs tied to the expansion of Scot Forge.

FY26 CPF Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter