GILLESPIE: Budzinski Delivers $200,000 Investment in Gillespie Public Safety

GILLESPIE, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) presented $200,000 in new federal funding to the Gillespie Police Department. The funding will be used for key investments in street cameras and other technological upgrades that the community has needed for many years to increase safety for rural families.  

“Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Central and Southern Illinoisans is always my top priority. Rural law enforcement often faces unique challenges and I am proud to have secured these much-needed resources for Gillespie,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “By purchasing new street cameras and other equipment, the city will be better able to keep residents safe, keep streets clean, and protect local businesses. I will always fight for investments like these that help deliver a stable and safe future for our communities.”

Budzinski secured the funding through the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding process. In total, $27.8 million in funding for local projects has been signed into law this year.

You can find the full list of Budzinski’s Fiscal Year 2026 CPF requests HERE. 

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