Suburban agencies receive ComEd grant funding for defibrillators, speed radar signs

Five suburban agencies are among 24 recipients of ComEd Powering Safe Communities grants totaling $170,000 in Northern Illinois.

Since its introduction 11 years ago, the program has invested more than $2.6 million in grants to support roughly 320 public safety and clean energy projects, officials said.

Local recipients include:

• Algonquin Area Public Library District in Algonquin will purchase two new automated external defibrillator (AED) machines and provide training for about 50 staff members.

• Addison Township Highway Department based in Wood Dale will purchase and install four AED stations throughout township facilities, where none currently exist.

• Bartlett Park District in Bartlett will purchase a publicly accessible, weather-protected AED for the Jim Jensen Pavilion in Apple Orchard Community Park.

• Fox Lake Police Department in Fox Lake will purchase 12 AEDs for its patrol vehicles.

• Village of North Aurora will purchase and install two solar-powered, cloud-connected speed radar signs on Banbury Road to address ongoing speeding concerns and improve safety for residents and students.

ComEd partners with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to administer the program. An external panel of judges reviews all applications from the agencies that are required to match the funding award with an equal or greater investment.

“Our partnership with ComEd continues to make a meaningful impact by providing real benefits to communities,” Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Executive Director Neil James said in a statement. “These projects reflect the creativity and commitment of local leaders who are turning community priorities into action.”

Communities are encouraged to apply for the 2027 program. For more information, including how to apply, visit ComEd.com/Grants.

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