Published on July 8, 2025 9:32 am
Last Updated on July 8, 2025 9:32 am
Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Foundation have announced the awarding of grants to 26 high school journalism efforts throughout the state. The awards are part of the Illinois High School Journalism Grants Program offered by the Illinois Press Foundation and financially sponsored for a fourth consecutive year by Illinois Farm Bureau.
More than $35,000 total in grants will be distributed to the schools in the fall to pay for laptops, cameras, broadcasting equipment, newspaper printing costs, website hosting fees and more.
There was one area recipient.
Altamont Community High School was granted $1,500 for a camera bundle group and a telephoto style lens.
