Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Com- merce and Economic Opportu- nity (DCEO) today announced $4 million in grant awards for various projects across the state designed to spur tourism, bolster educational opportunities, and support an increase of electric vehicle (EV) travel – which will create and modernize attractions along the Mother Road leading up to the 100th anniversary of Route 66. This grant – which was open to Illinois' Certified Convention and Visitor Bureaus (CVBs) – was awarded to Great Rivers and Routes CVB, Heri- tage Corridor CVB, Visit Oak Park CV...