ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Several libraries serving the Rockford region are expected to benefit from a new round of state funding as Illinois officials announce more than $27 million in grants aimed at strengthening library services statewide.
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias said the investment will support public and school libraries with funding for books, technology, programming, infrastructure improvements and security upgrades.
“Libraries are one of the best investments we can make in our communities,” Giannoulias said in a release, noting the funding helps provide access to technology, job resources and safe community spaces…