PEORIA, Ill. — Airports statewide will receive extra funding thanks to the Infrastructure Law passed by lawmakers in November.
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL) has announced that more than $9.6 million will be distributed to airports in the 17th district, including several in central Illinois.
Peoria’s General Wayne A. Downing International Airport will get $2,828,384, Mt. Hawley Airport and the Pekin Municipal Airport will receive $159,000.
“I voted for the bipartisan infrastructure law to bring jobs and federal dollars to Northwest and Central Illinois. Today, I’m thrilled to announce that more than $9.6 million in infrastructure funding will be coming to airports big and small across our region. These investments will help improve safety and efficiency at our local airports – all while supporting good-paying jobs in our communities. I look forward to seeing these funds put folks to work improving our airports.”
Earlier this month, Gov. J-B Pritzker announced more than $33 million in funding for Illinois Airports thanks to the Rebuild Illinois initiative.
