Newark receives $369,000 to rehab, paint water tank

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, visited Newark’s Village Hall recently to announce a $369,000 federal grant. The funds are for the rehab and painting of the water tank at the north side pump/water facility. Underwood is running to retain her seat against Republican challenger James Marter in the November election. Community Project Funding Grants allow members of Congress to earmark in the federal budget funds for 15 infrastructure projects within their district.