Illinois Sportsmen Caucus fundraiser draws big crowd
Springfield Hilton hosts the first annual fund raiser for the Illinois Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus featuring wild game hors d oeuvres, taxidermy displays, watercolors and a live auction. About 500 attendees raised $10,000 for the Department of Conservation and $5,000 for Site M in Cass County. Officials touted strong turnout and hinted at future events and sponsor plans for sports equipment dealers.
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Illinois educators win Milken National Educator awards
Six Illinois teachers receive 1993 Milken National Educator awards carrying 525,000 dollars in cash prizes. Principal Joe Crawford of Crete Monee Middle School and Principal Mingo of Homewood DuSable High are highlighted for their leadership and student centered approaches. The Illinois State Board of Education and Milken Family Foundation describe their impact and recognition as models for education across the state.
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Illinois state grants plant 10000 trees in Suburbs
South Suburbs win 157000 of government grants to plant more than 10000 trees statewide through a program run with the Illinois Department of Conservation. Beecher Olympia Fields Park District Orland Hills Orland Park Palos Heights are among recipients. Gov Edgar notes 300 plus small businesses will hire workers for the planting effort and local governments cover at least 40 percent of costs.
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