The federal government has announced $18.2 billion in funds toward Illinois infrastructure projects. Most of these funds are going toward transportation projects, at 66.5%, which this analysis will cover more thoroughly in the next section.

Unsurprisingly, Cook County received the most federal funding in the state at $2.0 billion—though that only includes projects where White House data specified the county, leaving out billions of dollars across hundreds of projects.

Some of the largest non-transportation projects in Illinois were funded through the Broadband Equity, Access, And Deployment Program; the Water-Related Environmental Infrastructure Assistance; the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Lead Service Lines Replacement; and others.

Transportation projects dominate overall infrastructure funding allocations, according to the data. Just over half of federal dollars announced so far are geared toward transportation projects across the country. Within the category, most funding has been doled out to build, repair, or modernize roads, bridges, and other major projects. The same is true in Illinois, where 56.2% of transportation funds are going toward these.

Some initiatives, like the National Highway Performance Program and National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, provided specific allocations to states to invest in broad categories. Others were awarded through applications for more specific expansion or repair projects. A few of the large titled projects in Illinois include:
- $335 million in Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants funding for the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants - Fiat-Chrysler Automotive US, LLC
- $200 million in Rail Vehicle Replacement Grants funding for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
- $165 million in Capital Investment Grants funding for the Chicago, Red and Purple Line Modernization Project Phase 1

This is a snapshot of allocations as of July, but new projects are announced every couple of weeks. With so much funding going into the nation's infrastructure, residents are likely to encounter working crews and new features wherever they travel—whether driving, by plane, on public transit, or otherwise—for years to come. Lawmakers hope that these efforts will modernize the nation, enhance safety and resilience, all the while creating jobs and boosting American industries.

This story features data reporting and writing by Paxtyn Merten and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.