WILLIAMSON COUNTY — Governor JB Pritzker visited the Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) Cancer Institute Thursday where he announced a $10 million grant to expand the Carterville facility.

Pritzker says the money will help with medical equipment upgrades, furniture, and the buildout of the cancer institute.

He also announced the state will additionally award two other capital grants to SIH for $150,000 for the design, oversight, and implementation of kitchen renovations at the facility.

Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) thanked Governor Pritzker and his administration, noting the important role the facility will play in cancer research and the economic impact it will have in the region.

The grant was through the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois plan to improve infrastructure across Illinois.