Village Advances West Street Reconstruction with Funding Commitment

Village of Peotone Board Meeting | January 12, 2026

Article Summary: The Peotone Village Board passed a resolution committing local matching funds for the future reconstruction of West Street. This procedural step is necessary to secure federal funding for the infrastructure project.

West Street Project Key Points:

• Project Scope: Reconstruction of West Street from Wilmington-Peotone Road to Corning Avenue.

• Action Taken: Approval of Resolution 26-R01, acknowledging future local match funds.

• Funding Source: The village is seeking Surface Transportation Program (STP) federal funds.

The Peotone Village Board on Monday, January 12, 2026, took a significant step toward improving local infrastructure by approving a resolution regarding the West Street STP Reconstruction project.

The board unanimously passed Resolution 26-R01, which formally acknowledges and commits the village to providing the necessary local matching funds for the project. The road work is slated to cover the stretch of West Street between Wilmington-Peotone Road and Corning Avenue.

The resolution allows the village to move forward in the process of securing federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds. These federal grants typically cover a large percentage of construction costs but require municipalities to pledge a specific portion of the total cost as a “local match” to demonstrate financial commitment and viability.

There was no discussion or objection from the board regarding the measure, which passed via a roll call vote.