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The Capital Development Board today (Monday, May 16, 2022) announced more than $51 million in investments are moving forward to improve and renovate various state agency buildings in the state’s northern regions, including $59,000 in Kane County.

State officials say the funding will help address deferred maintenance projects at state agencies that have been stalled due to a lack of investment in previous years.

Made possible by the Rebuild Illinois capital plan, the renovation work is meant to create jobs and economic opportunities for residents in the surrounding communities. CDB will oversee the projects’ renovation under the protocol for state-appropriated capital projects.

“Communities are finally receiving the support for long overdue projects that were neglected under prior administrations,” said Gov. JB Pritzker. “The funding will go toward the repair and upkeep of community institutions while creating job opportunities for local residents.”

Information on the Rebuild Illinois funded projects and locations are listed below. Project values represent cost estimates at the time of release.

Shabbona Lake State Park – $1,051,200: The project includes two new pole buildings at the existing maintenance yard.

“I’ve spent time touring and talking to the youth at the Illinois Youth Center,” said state Sen. Karina Villa (D-West Chicago). “Seeing how much pride they take in the classes they’re taking and programs available to them makes me even more overjoyed by the release of these funds, which will bring a much-needed facelift to the facilities.”

“This funding will help provide opportunities for those in juvenile justice facilities to enhance their education,” said state Rep. Maura Hirschauer (D-West Chicago). “Investing in these facilities is long overdue and will provide both juveniles and staff members with a better environment.”

“The Elgin Mental Health Center is an important institution with a long history in our community,” said state Rep. Anna Moeller (D- Elgin). “The state has a responsibility to maintain that facility for the safety of patients and staff, and I am pleased to see these improvements being made.”

“This release of funding to the Elgin Mental Health Center is a welcomed and overdue development, as numerous buildings on the campus are in need of preservation to provide for sustained longevity. The investments under the Rebuild Illinois capital program have been important for getting the upgrades institutions like the Elgin Mental Health Center needs,” said state Sen. Cristina Castro (D-Elgin).

The Illinois Capital Development Board oversees the construction of new state facilities, such as prisons, state parks, mental health institutions, and college and university projects. In addition, CDB is responsible for renovation and rehabilitation projects at over 8,770 state-owned buildings spread over more than 100 million square feet of floor space.

SOURCE: state of Illinois news release

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