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Monday, May 13, 2013  The Rushville Public Library was remembered in a will and that money was used to help secure a state grant to build a new library.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The facility at 3901 East Broadway will undergo an expansion.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The Quincy Art Center will use a state grant to renovate the facility and make improvements around the building.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  After decades of inactivity, residents of the Keokuk community are taking action to revamp the Keokuk Union Depot.

Sunday, October 14, 2012  State Senator John Sullivan (D-Rushville) said the state grants total more than $1.3 million. Twenty-eight school districts will receive grants of up to $50,000 each.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  The Quincy School Board has voted to accept a state grant that would allow the district's pre-K students back into the classroom.

Thursday, May 13, 2010  State grants are available to local governments and other organizations to protect Illinois waterways from pollution.

Monday, February 22, 2010  Gov. Pat Quinn on Friday announced the funding, which includes a $1.3 million state grant and $11.9 million federal stimulus grant.