Congressional earmarks in IL
Projects Congress paid for by name in the annual spending laws: House Community Project Funding and Senate Congressionally Directed Spending, FY2022–FY2024. 36 provisions worth $48.67M match.
By year
- FY2023 $48.67M · 36
FY2025: none (a full-year continuing resolution). FY2026: enacted, not yet in GAO's data.
Requesting members
- Richard J. Durbin Sen. IL · $8.85M · 13
- Rodney Davis Rep. IL · $7.21M · 5
- Tammy Duckworth Sen. IL · $5.33M · 5
- Bobby Rush Rep. IL · $4.52M · 2
- Lauren Underwood Rep. IL · $4.30M · 2
- Bill Foster Rep. IL · $3.45M · 1
- Bradley Scott Schneider Rep. IL · $3.45M · 1
- Mike Quigley Rep. IL · $3.20M · 1
- Jesús G. "Chuy" García Rep. IL · $3.20M · 1
- Sean Casten Rep. IL · $2.66M · 1
A project with several requesters counts for each of them.
By agency
- Environmental Protection Agency $48.67M · 36
Largest provisions
| FY | Project and recipient | Agency | Requested by | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Chicago for Forging Resilient Communities Program · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Senator Richard Durbin IL | $3.50M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Waukegan for a Water Works Improvement Project · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Brad Schneider IL | $3.45M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Village of Manhattan for Well 7 Improvements and Radium Reduction Treatment Project · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Bobby Rush IL | $3.45M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Joliet for a Design and Development Project · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Bill Foster IL | $3.45M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Northlake for a Sanitary Sewer Lining Replacement Project · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Mike Quigley IL, Representative Jesus Garcia IL | $3.20M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Wheaton Sanitary District for Secondary Clarifier Upgrades · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Sean Casten IL | $2.66M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Northern Moraine Wastewater Reclamation District for a Sanitary Sewer Extension Project · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Lauren Underwood IL | $2.50M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Mt. Vernon Sanitary Sewer Lining Project · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Mike Bost IL | $2.41M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Litchfield Drinking Water Distribution System Improvements Phase I & II · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Rodney Davis IL | $2.28M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Village of Skokie for Lead Service Line Replacement Project · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Janice Schakowsky IL | $2.00M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Cahokia Heights for Sanitary Sewer Improvements · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Senator Tammy Duckworth IL | $2.00M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Pana Drinking Water Transmission Main Replacement · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Rodney Davis IL | $1.88M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Village of Oswego for Corrosion Studies · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Lauren Underwood IL | $1.80M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Village of Heyworth Sanitary Sewer Inflow & Infiltration Reduction Project · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Rodney Davis IL | $1.60M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Streator for WWTP Oxidation Ditch and Maintenance Project · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Senator Tammy Duckworth IL | $1.20M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Village of Midlothian for the 149th Street & Pulaski Road Water Main Replacement · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Bobby Rush IL | $1.06M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Chicago for Daycare Lead Service Line Replacement · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Senator Tammy Duckworth IL | $1.00M $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Greenville Drinking Water Treatment Plant Construction · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Rodney Davis IL | $750.0K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Sharpsburg & Neighboring Area Water System - Rural Water Distribution System Phase 3 · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Rodney Davis IL | $690.8K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | University of Illinois for Coal Ash Impoundment Assessment · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · Science and Technology - Research: National Priorities | Senator Richard Durbin IL | $650.0K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Village of Diamond for Watermain Replacement and Repair Lift Stations · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Senator Tammy Duckworth IL | $601.0K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Village of Hanover Park for a UV Disinfection System Project · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Representative S. Krishnamoorthi IL | $600.0K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Peoria for Sewer Extension · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Senator Richard Durbin IL | $600.0K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Lewistown for a Municipal Water Supply Project · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Cheri Bustos IL | $600.0K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Village of Cedar Point for Wastewater Treatment Plant Renovation Project · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Senator Tammy Duckworth IL | $530.0K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Edwardsville for Cass Avenue Water Main Replacement · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Senator Richard Durbin IL | $500.0K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Centralia for Water Line Replacement · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Senator Richard Durbin IL | $500.0K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Villages of Bedford Park & Lemont for Water Connection Project · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Senator Richard Durbin IL | $500.0K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Will County for Updates to Fairmont Water and Sewer System · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Senator Richard Durbin IL | $500.0K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Waukegan for Lead Service Line Replacement · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Senator Richard Durbin IL | $500.0K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Quincy for Lead Service Line Replacement · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Senator Richard Durbin IL | $400.0K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | City of Streator for Storm Sewer Installation · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Senator Richard Durbin IL | $400.0K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | DuPage County for York Township Drinking Water Project · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Senator Richard Durbin IL | $300.0K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Village of Ivesdale for Water Main Improvements · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Senator Richard Durbin IL | $250.0K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Northern Moraine Water Reclamation District for Wastewater Treatment Plant Emergency Power Upgrades · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Clean Water State Revolving Fund | Senator Richard Durbin IL | $250.0K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Village of Roberts Emergency Water Infrastructure Needs · IL | Environmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund | Representative Adam Kinzinger IL | $90.4K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
Enacted earmarks from GAO's Tracking the Funds data (FY2022-FY2024). FY2025 had none (a full-year continuing resolution); FY2026's are enacted but not yet in GAO's data. Amounts are what the law provided, not what was spent. Source: GAO, Tracking the Funds. Requesters are matched to today's members of Congress by name and state; former members show as GAO wrote them.