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Congresswoman Budzinski visits Champaign to push Older Americans Act reauthorization
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Congresswoman Budzinski visits Champaign to push Older Americans Act reauthorization

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Apr 7, 2026

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski visited Champaign on Tuesday to talk about reauthorizing the Older Americans Act.

Congresswoman Budzinski meets with park district leaders after helping secure grant funds
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Congresswoman Budzinski meets with park district leaders after helping secure grant funds

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 9, 2026

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski met with area park district leaders in Springfield Monday to celebrate state and local grant funding coming to the area.

IL Congresswoman Budzinski meets with Sangamon Towers Management over safety concerns
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IL Congresswoman Budzinski meets with Sangamon Towers Management over safety concerns

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Jan 26, 2026

In November, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski sent a letter to the management of Sangamon Towers, demanding answers regarding complaints about living conditions.

Beam signing highlights progress on upcoming Springfield Transportation Hub
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Beam signing highlights progress on upcoming Springfield Transportation Hub

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jan 26, 2026

Government officials came together Monday to sign the beam for the Springfield Transportation Hub and to give an update on construction.

Harristown receives $1 million to replace aging water lines
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Harristown receives $1 million to replace aging water lines

  • Doug Wolfe
  • Updated Dec 22, 2025

Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski came through with $1 million in federal funding for the Village of Harristown to replace its aging water lines.

Chatham fire department to receive over $90k in federal funding
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Chatham fire department to receive over $90k in federal funding

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Dec 10, 2025

Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski announced over $780,000 for departments in Central and Southern Illinois, which will also include the Village of Chatham, which is getting over $90,000 in funding.

Central Illinois farmers react to $12 billion in federal aid
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Central Illinois farmers react to $12 billion in federal aid

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Dec 10, 2025

On Dec. 8, President Donald Trump announced US farmers would have access to $12 billion in one-time bridge payments.

Final funding secured for $34 million Reas Bridge project
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Final funding secured for $34 million Reas Bridge project

  • Doug Wolfe
  • Updated Oct 23, 2025

Macon County has landed nearly $3 million in federal funding to meet the nearly $34 million price tag to replace Reas Bridge in Decatur.

'Absolutely not right': Nikki Budzinski condemns funding cuts during U of I visit
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'Absolutely not right': Nikki Budzinski condemns funding cuts during U of I visit

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Oct 14, 2025

Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski made a stop at the University of Illinois Tuesday to discuss canceled projects around campus. 

State and local leaders visit Farm Progress show to share agricultural priorities and challenges
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State and local leaders visit Farm Progress show to share agricultural priorities and challenges

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Aug 26, 2025

Among the guests on the first day of the 2025 Farm Progress Show were several state and local leaders. 

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