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Jacksonville council tackles grants, housing, and lead line bids

Jacksonville council tackles grants, housing, and lead line bids

Jacksonville City Council meets Jan. 12 to consider emergency communications, housing, a RISE grant with a 20% match, assignment of liens, and bids for lead service line replacement.

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Jacksonville, Illinois

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Jacksonville students land honors at Southern New Hampshire University

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