Village of Maquon Receives $587,700.00 State Grant for Park Improvements

By - Village of Maquon

The Village of Maquon announced on December 20 that it was selected to receive a $587,700.00 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant from the State of Illinois. This funding will go towards several improvements at the Village park: including a shelter with restrooms, playground equipment, sports & recreation upgrades, and more.

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) awarded a total of $55.2 million to 100 communities for local park development projects as part of the latest round of OSLAD grants. “Since I became Governor, it’s been my mission to build stronger, healthier communities across Illinois,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Through the OSLAD program, we’re bringing that vision to life by awarding over $55.2 million to local park projects, expanding green spaces, and creating new recreational opportunities for all.”

“We are thrilled and incredibly grateful to have our project selected. I want to thank our Village Trustees, Western Illinois Regional Council, Hutchison Engineering, and members of the public for the collaborative effort it took to make this happen. These improvements are exciting and much needed,” said Mark Thomas, Village President.

Established by the Illinois General Assembly in 1986, OSLAD is a cost-sharing program between state and local governments that helps communities fund land acquisition and development for parks and outdoor recreation projects. It’s become one of the most popular grant programs in Illinois. Since its establishment, OSLAD has awarded $640 million for park projects throughout Illinois.