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Illinois America 250 Commission invites all Illinoisans to celebrate nation’s 250th anniversary leading up to July 4, 2026

Preparations are underway for Illinois to join in the nation’s celebration of 250 years of independence in 2026, and the Illinois America 250 Commission is encouraging people across the Prairie State to get involved in planning festivities and educational opportunities to mark the historic moment. Learn more.
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Grantee Partner Spotlight: Chicago Books to Women in Prison (CBWP)

The Chicago Books to Women in Prison, or CBWP, received a grant from Illinois Humanities to support their Prism/Prison publication. This socially engaged publication contains art and writing collaboratively created by artists inside and outside of the U.S. carceral system. Learn more about the CBWP, its mission and work, and the publication in this feature.
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