Illinois to receive $13 million for school routes

Illinois will receive $13.1 million in federal money to encourage children to walk and bike to school.

Gov. Pat Quinn announced the funding Wednesday, saying the money will go to schools and communities across Illinois. Quinn says the "innovative program reaches out to youth, instilling in them the healthy habits of physical activity."

According to Quinn's office, there will be 171 projects across the state, including sidewalk repairs, safety training and police and crossing guard equipment. The program is known as Safe Routes to School.