Gordon-Booth Secures $2.5 Million through State Grants
As part of efforts to modernize local infrastructure and make our streets safer, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, was accompanied by Peoria Mayor Rita Ali and local leaders Wednesday to highlight grant funding she secured for street light replacement in area neighborhoods.
“Sadly, some of the light poles still in use today are literally crumbling,” Gordon-Booth said. “As we begin to replace them, we are increasing public safety because it allows the area’s police presence to be more visible, makes residents more likely to spend time outside, shows that the leadership is committed to improvement, and gives the neighborhood a greater sense of pride in their community.”
“This significant investment in brighter and more efficient street lighting is beneficial to the well-being of our community while making our streets safer for everyone that uses them,” Ali said.
In total, $3.39 million is expected to be spent on the project, with $2.5 million provided via a state grant. Local and federal money will cover the rest of the project.
10/31/22 Street Lighting Projects
$2,500,000 State Grant from Majority Leader Jehan Gordon Booth
$800,000 American Rescue Plan Funds
$90,000 Local Motor Fuel Tax Funds
$3,390,000 Total
| Name | District | Cost | ARPA funds | City Funds | Total |
| SW Adams Concrete poles | 1 | $120,000 | $550,000 | $670,000 | |
| MacArthur pedestrian lighting | 1 | $380,000 | $380,000 | ||
| Orchard District/Sheridan Triangle/Washington St Lighting | 2 | $470,000 | $470,000 | ||
| Glen from Sheridan to Knoxville | 3 | $470,000 | $90,000 | $560,000 | |
| Prospect Ave from London to Forrest Hill | 3 | $60,000 | $250,000 | $310,000 | |
| Frostwood near Mark Bills School from Andover to Creighton Terrace | 4 | $500,000 | $500,000 | ||
| Willow Knolls from University to Allen | 4/5 | $500,000 | $500,000 | ||
| Total | $2,500,000 | $800,000 | $90,000 | $3,390,000 |
District 1. SW Adams Concrete Poles ($670,000). The SW Adams pole replacement project is around Garden and Adams, where the poles have literally disintegrated.
MacArthur Pedestrian Lighting ($380,000). The MacArthur pedestrian lighting will provide additional lighting near MLK Park, improving safety in the area.
District 2. Orchard District – Flora, Ellis, Elizabeth streets ($470,000). Additional porch and alley lighting will provide additional safety in the Orchard District, where a recent shooting occurred. Replacement of concrete poles in the Sheridan Triangle (McClure to Loucks), and replacement of metal poles at Washington and Hamilton.
District 3. Glen Avenue from Sheridan to Knoxville ($560,000). The City and County are completing a road project with State funds.
Prospect Ave from London to Forrest Hill ($310,000). This project improves the lighting in the Prospect Road Business District.
District 4. Frostwood near Mark Bills School from Andover to Creighton Terrace ($500,000). This project improves lighting near Mark Bills Middle School.
District 5. Willow Knolls from University to Allen ($500,000). Sidewalks were recently installed with state funds, and this would improve pedestrian lighting.
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