Grants allocate 500000 for needy Southern Illinois students
A new federal concentration of poverty program will provide more than 500000 dollars to 15 Southern Illinois counties this year to aid districts with high concentrations of poor students. Union Franklin Jefferson Alexander Pulaski counties receive specified grants as part of HEW Title I supplements.
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Akin school renovation nears completion after fire safety upgrade
Renovation of the 30 year old Akin Community Consolidated School District 91 building, funded by fire and safety bonds, should be complete this week. Superintendent Thomas Stewart notes changes include a new hip roof, exterior paint, rewiring, relighting, drop ceilings, fire resistant doors, new exit doors, a fire alarm system, and fire resistant gymnasium paint.
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Chicago Mayor Byrne to speak at Salem fundraiser
Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne will headline the Marion County Democratic Party annual dinner on October 26 in Salem. County Chairman Paul B. Williams called it the first time a Chicago mayor will visit downstate Illinois, and said East St. Louis Mayor Carl E. Officer and other area mayors will attend.
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