The grant will be used to replace windows and doors at the Beverly Community Center and to upgrade the heating and air conditioning systems. The district will contribute $87,000.

This Illinois FIRST project was initiated by State Sen. Kimberly Lightford, D-Chicago.

Other Illinois FIRST grants announced by Ryan:

• $100,000 to the Village of Morton Grove to fund the second phase of an infrastructure improvement study of aging Dempster Avenue, a major business corridor.
  This project was initiated by State Rep. Ralph Capparelli, D-Chicago.

• $37,500 to the Chicago Public Schools for computer and technology upgrades at two elementary schools - Stock and Garvey -- and the Beard Special Education Center.
  These projects were initiated by Capparelli and State Sen. Walter Dudycz, R-Chicago.

• $20,000 to Norwood Park Township to supplement a discount taxicab program for 700 seniors in the area. The township is contributing $35,000.
  This project was initiated by State Rep. Michael McAuliffe, R-Chicago.