Washington, Aug. 27 -- Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following press release:

DES PLAINES, IL - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joined local leaders from Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, DuPage County, Bartlett, and Schaumburg to announce nearly $5.8 million in Community Project Funding he secured for five infrastructure projects across the 8th Congressional District. The investments will upgrade aging water infrastructure, reduce neighborhood flooding, improve road and pedestrian safety, and advance major transportation improvements. "When a water main breaks, a neighborhood floods, or an intersection becomes overwhelmed, families pay the price," said Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. "That's why I'm proud to have secur...