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The Illinois America 250 Commission is gearing up to organize programming across the state to celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The initiative will seek to highlight local histories from across the state through archival projects, a youth art contest, a commemorative state “passport” and more.

A $300,000 investment from the Illinois Arts Council will provide $15,000 grants to 20 public art installations across the state.

The nonprofit Illinois Humanities will work with the American Indian Association of Illinois to bring stories of tribal contributions on the road across the state.

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CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker joined the Illinois America 250 Commiss

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