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Back to School Bash moving to Streator Incubator because of inclement weather

Special education cooperative to host celebration for students with disabilities

By Shaw Local News Network
The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awarded a $948,000 grant to the city of Streator to renovate the Incubator, formerly the armory at 401 W. Bridge St. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.

The Streator Incubator is the new location of the Back to School Bash from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. (Derek Barichello - dbarichello@shawmedia.com)

A rainy forecast prompted the La Salle/Putnam Educational Alliance for Special Education to relocate this year’s Back to School Bash to the Streator Incubator at 401 W. Bridge St., Streator. The time and date remain the same, with the event scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15.

The LEASE office’s Back to School Bash is for students with disabilities and their families. The celebration includes free food, games, activities and resources for families. Multiple businesses and agencies will have informational tables at the event. Parents and guardians can learn about opportunities and programs available for children with special needs.

Some of the organizations in attendance will include the Streator Public Library, the Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley, the Arukah Institute of Healing, the YMCA, the Illinois Department of Human Services, the University of Illinois Extension, the Tri-County Opportunities Council, North Central Behavioral Health Systems, Streator Unlimited and Birth to Five Illinois, among others.

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