Western Egyptian receives Head Start grant

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[ U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that the Western Egyptian Economic Opportunity Council, located in Steeleville, has been awarded a $1,019,040 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for its Head Start Program.

"This funding will help continue a tremendous local program," Costello said. "Early education is a key to future success in school and a great investment. I will continue to work to provide sound learning environments for all children."