ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – State Senator Mark Walker secured over $88 million to build and repair infrastructure in the 27th District.

“Strong infrastructure is the backbone of a strong community,” said Walker (D-Arlington Heights). “By improving our roads, we are creating jobs, supporting local businesses and making daily life easier for families across our district.”

The largest multi-year program to build and repair infrastructure in state history will invest $50.6 billion over six years, continuing an unprecedented investment in safety, mobility and quality of life made possible by the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. The Illinois Department of Transportation’s new multi-year program is both comprehensive and multimodal, with investments in roads and bridges, aviation, transit, freight and passenger rail, waterways, and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations touching every Illinois county.

As part of IDOT’s latest Multi-Year Plan under Rebuild Illinois, the district Walker represents will see infrastructure projects totaling more than $88 million next year.

“This funding represents a commitment to modernizing our infrastructure, reducing congestion, and ensuring our communities remain connected and competitive for years to come,” Walker said.

A full list of projects in the 27th District can be found here.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – Literacy programs within the 27th District will receive nearly $300,000 in combined state grants, thanks to support from State Senator Mark Walker.

“By continuing to provide funding for programs that support adult and family literacy, we are empowering individuals of all ages to develop critical skills that will help them reach personal and professional goals,” said Walker (D-Arlington Heights). “I am proud that these grants will uplift members of our community and will allow them to find success.”

The funds, awarded by the Illinois Secretary of State, included more than $28 million for library services and literacy programs throughout the state.

In Walker’s district, adult and family literacy programs will receive a total of $299,136. This includes $156,000 for Township High School District 214, $85,000 for The Center and $58,136 for Hanul Family Alliance. Grants will support programs that assist learners in enhancing their reading, writing, math and English literacy skills.

More information about the Secretary of State’s adult literacy grant programs can be found here.

SPRINGFIELD — A new law from State Senator Mark Walker to eliminate fraud in the digital currency industry will help protect thousands of Illinois consumers from predatory practices.

“Investment in cryptocurrency and digital coin has grown exponentially in recent years,” said Walker (D-Arlington Heights). “This law will allow that growth to continue while creating a safer environment for consumers that invest in it.”

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Mark Walker (D-Arlington Heights) issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget:

“This balanced budget fulfills our commitment to students through the evidence-based funding model that has supported the schools that need it most.

“The inclusion of a global intangible low taxed-income by the very wealthy is a first step toward reaching an equitable revenue system, but is not enough. Illinois must take longer strides to protect and support those living paycheck to paycheck and ensure that big corporations pay their fair share.

“Very tough choices must be made to protect our residents from the unethical destruction driven by the federal administration. These attempted policy changes by the federal administration do not represent the values that make Illinois strong. Now more than ever, we must stand up for one another in Illinois against the hateful speech that tries to divide us.”