THREE AND A HALF MILLION DOLLARS IN COMMUNITY GRANTS ARE BEING AWARDED TO HELP CURB SUMMER VIOLENCE IN ILLINOIS.
THE GRANTS WILL FUND 21 LOCAL YOUTH PROGRAMS THROUGH THE END OF SEPTEMBER SAYS THE ILLINOIS CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION AUTHORITY'S CHRISTIAN PERRY.
THE GOAL IS TO KEEP KIDS OFF THE STREETS SAYS PERRY.
THE GRANTS ARE AWARDED THROUGH THE STATE'S RESTORE, REINVEST AND RENEW PROGRAM, WHICH IS FUNDED BY THE SALE OF ADULT-USE CANNABIS IN ILLINOIS. AWARDEES INCLUDE GROUPS IN CHICAGO, CHAMPAIGN, DECATUR, SPRINGFIELD, EAST SAINT LOUIS, AURORA AND JOLIET.
