This Illinois FIRST project was initiated by State Rep. Charles A. Hartke, D-Teutopolis.

Other Illinois FIRST grants announced by Ryan:

• $75,000 to the Anna Bixby Women's Center to hire personnel for the expansion of its state certified adult abuser treatment program and for the continuation of its in-school /summer probation program.
  This project was initiated by State Sen. Larry D. Woolard, D-Carterville.

• $50,000 to Columbia Community Unit School District 4 to resurface a running track located near Columbia High School. The district is contributing $70,000.
  This project was initiated by State Rep. Dan Reitz, D-Steeleville.

• $50,000 to Webber Township to purchase a road grader.
  This project was initiated by State Rep. John O. Jones, R-Mt. Vernon.

• $45,000 to the Village of Joppa to make repairs to its water tank.
  This project was initiated by Woolard.

• $35,000 to the City of Creal Springs to purchase equipment for the fire and police departments, to purchase a snow plow, to cut down trees and to remove and replace broken sidewalk.
  This project was initiated by State Rep. Jim Fowler, D-Harrisburg.

• $30,000 to Venedy Township to purchase a tractor. The township is contributing $23,830.
  This project was initiated by State Sen. David Luechtefeld, R-Okawville.

• $30,000 to the Fountain Water District to install a water main extension on KK Road. The district is contributing $26,000.
  This project was initiated by Luechtefeld.

• $30,000 to the City of Marion to purchase a hydraulic excavator. The city is contributing $47,500.
  This project was initiated by House Republican Leader Lee A. Daniels of Elmhurst.

• $25,000 to the Village of Lenzburg to purchase a pickup truck and to assist in the administration of the village senior center.
  This project was initiated by Reitz.

• $25,000 to the Village of New Athens to purchase a mosquito sprayer and a vacuum/leaf blower.
  This project was initiated by Reitz.

• $25,000 to the Village of Fayetteville to replace a water main and install new fire hydrants. The village is contributing $10,000.
  This project was initiated by Reitz.

• $20,000 to the City of Marion to purchase a drainage pipe. The city is contributing $47,540.
  This project was initiated by Daniels.

• $20,000 to the Village of DeSoto to construct a restroom and a storage addition at the village park.
  This project was initiated by Luechtefeld.

• $15,000 to the City of Ava to construct new sidewalks.
  This project was initiated by Luechtefeld.

• $15,000 to Johannisburg Township to purchase a tractor.
  This project was initiated by Luechtefeld.

• $15,000 to Plum Hill Township to install a concrete floor at its storage and equipment maintenance building and to purchase a tractor.
  This project was initiated by Luechtefeld.

• $15,000 to the Village of St. Libory to purchase a tractor.
  This project was initiated by Luechtefeld.

• $15,000 to Village of Tilden to purchase equipment for its police department.
  This project was initiated by Luechtefeld.

• $15,000 to the Alexander County Sheriff's Department to purchase computers, patrol car video systems and portable radios.
  This project was initiated by Fowler.

• $15,000 to the Smithton Volunteer Fire Company to purchase rescue equipment.
  This project was initiated by Reitz.

• $10,000 to the Village of DuBois to replace sidewalks and to purchase materials to enclose a building in its park.
  This project was initiated by Reitz.

• $10,000 to the Evansville Fire Department to purchase a "Jaws of Life" unit.
  This project was initiated by Reitz.

• $10,000 to the Village of DeSoto to install a backstop and fence at the east ball diamond at the community park.
  This project was initiated by Luechtefeld.

• $10,000 to New Athens Township to purchase a new dump truck. The township is contributing $30,000.
  This project was initiated by Luechtefeld.

• $10,000 to the New Athens Fire Protection District to purchase a John Deere Work Site "Gator."
  This project was initiated by Luechtefeld.

• $10,000 to Bolo Township to purchase a new mower.
  This project was initiated by Luechtefeld.

• $10,000 to the Hecker Fire Protection District to purchase MSA face masks.
  This project was initiated by Luechtefeld.

• $10,000 to the Percy Fire Department to purchase air tanks and bunker gear.
  This project was initiated by Reitz.

• $10,000 to New Athens Township to purchase maintenance equipment.
  This project was initiated by Reitz.

• $10,000 to the Red Bud Fire Department to purchase a new fire hose and portable radios.
  This project was initiated by Reitz.

• $10,000 to the West Frankfort Public Library to upgrade its internet and technology capabilities.
  This project was initiated by Woolard.

• $10,000 to the Southeastern Illinois Regional Planning & Development Commission to implement a micro-lending program.
  This project was initiated by Woolard.

• $10,000 to Children's Advocacy Renewal and Enlightenment to remodel existing space for additional offices and to construct a ramp.
  This project was initiated by Woolard.

• $10,000 to the Village of New Grand Chain to resurface East Second Street.
  This project was initiated by Fowler.

• $10,000 to the Village of Prairie du Rocher to purchase and install new shut-off valves throughout its water distribution system.
  This project was initiated by Luechtefeld.

• $10,000 to Randolph County Consolidated Road District 2 to purchase rock in order to oil and chip 2.2 miles of roadway.
  This project was initiated by Reitz.

• $10,000 to the Richland/Edwards Counties Water Corporation to purchase easements and liability insurance for its water system startup.
  This project was initiated by Jones.

• $5,000 to United Front, Inc. to purchase sports equipment and to provide transportation, lodging and food for its youth programs.
  This project was initiated by Daniels.

• $5,000 to the Village of Old Shawneetown to construct an equipment/maintenance building.
  This project was initiated by Fowler.

• $5,000 to the Village of Marissa to repair the tennis courts in its village park.
  This project was initiated by Reitz.

• $5,000 to the Addieville Fire Protection District to purchase fire and safety equipment.
  This project was initiated by Reitz.

• $2,000 to the Smithton Area Senior Citizens to purchase a floor buffer and floor cleaning chemicals.
  This project was initiated by Reitz.

• $2,000 to the Village of Marissa to raise the roof on the carport at the Macke Senior Services Center.
  This project was initiated by Reitz.

• $1,000 to the Southeastern Crisis Pregnancy Center to send 55 expectant mothers to prepared childbirth, breastfeeding and sibling classes.
  This project was initiated by Daniels.