Press Release - Tuesday, June 19, 2001
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Ryan: $290,000 in Illinois FIRST Projects for the Rockford Area
SPRINGFIELD -- Governor George H. Ryan announced today that he is releasing $290,000 in Illinois FIRST funding for projects in the Rockford area, including $100,000 to the Shabbona Community Fire Protection District to purchase a new fire truck. The district is contributing $60,000.
This Illinois FIRST project was initiated by State Rep. David A. Wirsing, R-Sycamore.
Other Illinois FIRST grants announced by Ryan:
- $50,000 to the Village of Maple Park to construct a deep well. A $110,000
contribution is being made from a Kane County Community Development Block Grant.
This project was initiated by Wirsing. - $50,000 to the Somonauk Fire Protection District to purchase a new command vehicle and breathing air-packs.
This project was initiated by Wirsing. - $45,000 to the Village of Lee to install a new water storage tank and to make piping modifications in and around the new waterworks building.
This project was initiated by Wirsing. - $25,000 to the Valley West Community Hospital to purchase arthroscopic equipment.
This project was initiated by State Sen. Brad Burzynski, R-Sycamore. - $20,000 to the Village of Poplar Grove to purchase and install an early warning siren unit.
This project was initiated by State Rep. Ronald A. Wait, R-Belvidere.
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