State Money Released for Illinois Veterans’ Home

Money approved last year to pay for renovations at the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy has been released by the state.

Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced that more than $7-million dollars earmarked for work at the Quincy facility was released on Friday.

In all, state lawmakers approved $53 million dollars last year for the Quincy home. Federal funds are expected to cover the total cost of $220-million dollars for new buildings, a new water system and other upgrades at the over 130 year old vets home.