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By IIS Radio
MOLINE – Gov. JB Pritzker is announcing $94 million in funding to improve public airports throughout Illinois.
The money represents the largest capital investment program for airports in state history says the governor, providing funding to locations statewide.
“That includes funding at St. Louis Regional in Alton, Central Illinois Regional in Bloomington, Peoria International, Quincy Regional, and many more,” said Pritzker. He spoke during a news conference in Moline Wednesday afternoon.
The funding unlocks $11.5 million in local contributions as well. The 96 projects selected include everything from security gate modifications to hangar construction and extending runways.
CIRA is receiving just over $3.3 million in state funding to help rehabilitate the airport entrance road and other associated improvements.
A full list of recipients can be viewed here.
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