SPRINGFIELD -- Governor George H. Ryan announced today that he is releasing $1.336 million in Illinois FIRST funding for projects in Chicago, including $1.2 million to construct a swimming pool at Wolf Lake within the William W. Powers State Park.
A survey conducted by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources found swimming to be one of the most requested recreational opportunities desired by the public. The pool will provide a safe and enjoyable swimming facility for a highly populated location of the state.
- $46,000 to the Beverly Arts Center
to support an educational outreach program based on the work of William Shakespeare.
This project was initiated by State Rep. Thomas J. Dart, D-Chicago.
- $30,000 to the Murray Language Academy
to purchase computers and related technology equipment.
This project was initiated by Trotter.
- $10,000 to the Fund for Community Redevelopment & Revitalization
to support the hiring of a Law Enforcement Coordinator.
This project was initiated by State Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie, D-Chicago.
- $10,000 to the Fund for Community Redevelopment & Revitalization
to support the hiring of a Law Enforcement Coordinator.
This project was initiated by State Sen. Barack Obama, D-Chicago.
- $10,000 to Brand New Beginnings
to support a city-wide seminar on prostitution and homelessness.
This project was initiated by Dart.
- $10,000 to Chicago Public Schools
to purchase student handbooks and workbooks for Harper High School.
This project was initiated by State Rep. Charles Morrow III, D-Chicago.
- $10,000 to the Minority Health Association
to support four conference/forums and four workshops.
This project was initiated by Trotter.
- $5,000 to Chicago Public Schools
to purchase a security system to monitor the halls at Deneen Elementary School.
This project was initiated by Morrow.
- $5,000 to the American Majestic Eagles Youth Business Training Program, Inc.,
to support a community-based computer learning center.
This project was initiated by State Rep. Constance "Connie" Howard, D-Chicago.
