Update March 29, 2024

• The parking lot is now completed.  It has been expanded to accommodate 50 more vehicles.  Trees and landscaping have been completed and all the new parking lot lights are installed and working. 
• The basement remodel is complete.  Work included merging two rooms into one, removing all vestiges of its previous purpose of a nursing home laundry area.  New miscellaneous storage, telecommunications and radio secured storage and an area for radio technicians to do programming and repair work completed.  Over the next few weeks, all the communications equipment will be returned from remote storage into this newly developed space.  
• The shipping and receiving area is 95% completed with only HVAC closeout work yet to be done.  Upon completion, ILEAS's receiving area will double in size.  This will greatly improve the inventory control for the millions of dollars of LE equipment coming in and out of ILEAS regularly.  
• The B Wing remodel is approximately 85% complete.  The new classroom that will potentially seat 150 or more is largely done with only a few minor items left.  The installation of A/V technology and the outer entrance door to be completed.
• The B Wing tactical training area is nearing completion as well.  This nearly 18,000 square foot open area is available for a variety of uses.  ILEAS has acquired two sets of movable wall systems so that any configuration of rooms, hallways, etc. can be created by instructors to tailor the environment to the curriculum.  The only hold back in this area is the HVAC air handler. It was ordered in October of 2023.  Its expected delivery date is mid-June (supply chain issues).  Once that is installed, ILEAS will get an occupancy permit to begin using this area immediately.  
• Lastly, the pavilion in the enclosed courtyard between the C and A Wings is nearing completion as well.  This area will be available to students, visitors and staff for class breaks and outdoor training and other activities.  Prior to this remodel, that courtyard was completely overgrown with trees, bushes and plants.  Once it is done, it will be mostly concrete and a perimeter of low maintenance landscaping.