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The article reports on the $6 million funding awarded by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White to the 164 literacy projects in the state. It provides descriptions for those awards along with personal stories resulting from these projects being funded in 2011 including the adult literacy program, family literacy program and workplace skills enhancement. It also offers information on the two new Adult Volunteer Literacy projects in Chicago. INSET: Kishwaukee College's new community project.

The article announces Illinois' annual Family Reading Night on November 17, 2011 sponsored by Jesse White, Secretary of State & State Librarian.

The article discusses the event "Night of a 1,000 Stars" at De La Salle High School in Chicago, Illinois. The event is an annual celebration of adult learners and features adult learners reading their work or discussing their learning experiences. The Southside Literacy Coalition is mentioned, as is Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. The role of tutors in adult education is also mentioned.

Provides information on the 2005 Illinois State Fair which runs from August 12 to 21 in Springfield, Illinois. Decision of secretary of State Jesse White to hold his annual pre-State Fair picnic on August 11, 2005, for participants of Project Next Generation, a mentoring program for young people; Services to be offered at the State Library booth; Background on a tour of the State Library building offered to fairgoers.

Provides information on the Read for a Lifetime reading program for high school students sponsored by the Illinois State Library. Goal of the program; Decision of Secretary of State Jesse White to award certificates of accomplishment and discount coupons from co-sponsor Waldenbooks to Illinois students; Address of a Web site created in relation to the program.

Reports on the Live & Learn construction and per capita, equalization aid grants awarded by Jesse White, secretary of Illinois, to state libraries in March 2005. Percentage of the local matching funds required by the federal Americans With Disabilities Act grants; List of libraries receiving fiscal year 2005 construction grants; Number of public libraries awarded with per capita grants; Statement given by Secretary White on per capita grants.

Reports on the increase of the Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) funds awarded by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Illinois State Library as of March 2005. Statement given by Jesse White, Secretary of State and State Librarian, on the federal LSTA grants; Uses of the LSTA grants; Basis for the grants awarded to states.

Reports on the reception held on December 8, 2004 for the retirement of Jean Wilkins as director of Illinois State Library. Remarks from Secretary of State Jesse White on Wilkins; Programs implemented by Wilkins during her tenure; Career background of Wilkins.

Presents an invitation from Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White to readers in grades 4 through 12 to enter the 2005 Letters About Literature reading-writing contest. Competition levels of the contest; Prizes.