District 27 Literacy Programs To Receive Nearly $300K In State Grants: Walker

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — State Senator Mark Walker (D-Arlington Heights) announced literary programs in the 27th District are set to receive nearly $300,000 in combined state grants. The funds, awarded by the Illinois Secretary of State, included more than $28 million for library services and literacy programs throughout the state.

In Walker's district, adult and family literacy programs will receive a total of $299,136. This includes $156,000 for Township High School District 214, $85,000 for The Center and $58,136 for Hanul Family Alliance. His office said the grants will support programs that assist learners in enhancing their reading, writing, math and English literacy skills.

"By continuing to provide funding for programs that support adult and family literacy, we are empowering individuals of all ages to develop critical skills that will help them reach personal and professional goals," Walker said. "I am proud that these grants will uplift members of our community and will allow them to find success."

More information about the Secretary of State’s adult literacy grant programs can be found here.