Council backs ITEP grant commitment for shared-use path project

Sep 28, 2026

Council approved a resolution committing local financial support for an ITEP grant to build a shared-use path on West McClure, Beach and West South; staff stressed flexibility in using funds and council asked that best options be pursued to avoid leaving one side of a road without improvements.

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The council voted 5-0 to approve Bill 26-79, a resolution of financial commitment supporting an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant application for a shared-use path on West McClure Street, Beach Street and West South. Councilmembers discussed programmatic scope and prior unsuccessful grant attempts.

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