For Release: Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661

MADISON AND ST. CLAIR COUNTIES RECEIVE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR GRANT TO HELP WITH STORM RECOVERY

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has received a $774,925 National Emergency Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. The funds will be used to reimburse Madison and St. Clair Counties for hiring dislocated workers to aid with the cleanup and recovery effort after severe storms and flooding in 2008.

“This grant is particularly helpful as local governments deal with the effects of the economic downturn,” said Costello. “Illinois has been hit be more severe storms this year and they have a serious impact on local budgets, and these funds will help the region be prepared for the winter storm season.”

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