Senate Bill Secures $1 Million for Casey Sewer Improvements

Casey City Council Meeting | Feb. 2, 2026

Article Summary: Economic Development Director Tom Daughhetee announced that a federal budget bill passed by the Senate includes $1 million in community project funding for Casey’s sewer infrastructure. The project will involve cleaning and lining several thousand linear feet of sewer lines.

Infrastructure Funding Key Points:

• Federal Funding: The Senate passed a budget bill including community project funding guided by Congressman Mike Bost.

• Project Scope: The funding is designated for the clean-out and lining of sewer lines in the city.

• Cost Breakdown: The award was reduced from an initial $2 million request to $1 million; the City of Casey’s share will be $250,000.

CASEY, Ill. — The City of Casey is set to receive substantial federal funding to upgrade its aging sewer infrastructure following the passage of a budget bill in the U.S. Senate.

During the Casey City Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, Economic Development Director Tom Daughhetee announced that the legislation includes specific community project funding for the city. While the city had originally applied for a $2 million project with an 80/20 split, the final approved amount is $1 million.

Under the adjusted funding levels, the federal government will provide the majority of the funds, with the City of Casey responsible for a $250,000 share.

“That’s going to get us the clean out and lining of several thousand linear feet of our sewer lines,” Daughhetee said.

Daughhetee noted that while the process of receiving federal funds can be lengthy, he has already begun speaking with other area communities that have executed similar projects to understand the timeline and requirements.