For Release: Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661
Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that Illinois Southern Shore: The Lands Along the Ohio, a project sponsored by Southern Illinois University Carbondale, has received an $9,856 grant from the Illinois Humanities Council.
"This type of project adds a great deal to the learning environment of the university," said Costello. "I will continue to support these efforts."
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