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Community

Sen. Patrick Joyce Encourages Local Governments to Apply for $37.5 Million in Illinois Park Grants

Silence DoGood - July 9, 2026

"Everyone in the community benefits when parks are kept in good shape," said Joyce, D-Essex. "I encourage all those in the 40th District with projects in the works to apply before the coming deadline." #patrickjoyce #grants #parks

Community

Illinois eyes smarter park funding: handicap accessibility gets priority

Silence DoGood - February 8, 2026

The bill, originally House Bill 1788 by Rep. Nicole La Ha, R-Homer Glen, to prioritize parks with accessibility features, remains in committee after Senate President Don Harmon never called it. #park #funding #handicap

Community

South Barrington Conservancy receives $600,000 state grant

Silence DoGood - January 16, 2026

Since its establishment, OSLAD has awarded $640 million for park projects throughout Illinois...

Chicago

$600,000 Grant to Fund Improvements at Oak Lawn Park

Silence DoGood - January 16, 2026

The $600,000 grant will be used to make improvements at Centennial East, one of Oak Lawn’s most heavily used parks. #improvements #park #grant

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