Twenty-two Illinois communities, including Rockford and Freeport, received a share of more than $325,000 to support public art projects celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The Illinois Arts Council, in partnership with the Office of the Governor and Illinois Humanities, awarded the grants as part of a statewide effort led by the Illinois America 250 Commission, according to a community announcement.
“Illinois is proud to support new public art projects in communities across the state as we celebrate our unique place in the story of America,” Gov. JB Pritzker said in the announcement…