Several Illinois libraries will share $870,000 for construction projects including building conversions and various renovations.
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced the Live and Learn Construction Grants for 18 public libraries:
Antioch Public Library District – $92,127 for remodeling the library restrooms
Carlinville Public Library – $31,600 to replace HVAC units
Carrier Mills-Stonefort Public Library District – $28,436 for building upgades
Catlin Public Library – $29,000 for new flooring and painting
Flora Public Library – $35,000 for roof replacement
Nokomis Public Library – $35,000 to convert existing building into a library
North Chicago Public Library – $83,122 for interior and exterior renovations
Pontiac Public Library – $15,000 for upgrades to emergency exit doors
Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library in Spring Valley – $2,980 to install automatic entry doors
Riverton Public Library – $5,269 to install auto doors and renovations
Selby Township Library District in DePue – $24,450 for carpet replacement
Shorewood-Troy Public Library District – $83,463 for new flooring, painting, electrical upgrades
South Holland Public Library – $125,000 toward a $1.5 million renovation
Sterling Public Library – $111,554 to upgrade an elevator
Toluca Public Library District – $70,022 to repair an exterior brick and masonry building wall
Western District Library in Orion – $50,000 for interior renovations
William Leonard Public Library in Robbins – $34,902 for roof repair
Wilmington Public Library District – $13,875 for interior and exterior building renovations
