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Creatively Expanding School Breakfast in the Midwest

March 11, 2011 Kathy FioRito, FNS Midwest Public Affairs Specialist

More and more of the nation’s children are starting their school day well-nourished and ready to learn with a nutritious breakfast at school. Studies confirm the importance of breakfast in optimizing children’s learning, attendance and classroom behavior. Drawing a conclusion that our mothers knew...

Food and Nutrition

USDA Recovery Act Funding Buoys Broadband Expectations for Rural Illinois

September 08, 2010 Joan Messina, Illinois USDA Public Information Coordinator

The excitement was readily apparent when Rural Development Illinois State Director Colleen Callahan and Governor Pat Quinn announced Aug. 31 that 66,000 Cellular One customers in 11 east central Illinois counties would be getting high speed Internet service.

Initiatives Rural Technology
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