A local historical society has received a grant that will allow them to reorganize their art storage. 

Candace Summers with the McLean County History Museum explains they've received funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The $72,000 grant will give them the opportunity allow them to overhaul their art storage space and expand it. 

With this money, Summers says they will not only improve the storage space but make it safer for the art. The museum will purchase new shelving in order to better navigate the space without the risk of damaging the art. 

This reorganization effort will allow the museum the opportunity to revisit pieces that have been in storage for some time. She points to Curator of Collections Jackie Cain as the driving force behind this project. 

Summers notes the museum is always in pursuit of grants to complete their ongoing projects. One of which involves reimagining their current jail cell exhibit. 

Find more information on all the ongoing projects at the McLean County History Museum at mchistory.org