Two Illinois non-profits get $13 million in Head Start grants

$13 million in Head Start grants for two Illinois non-profits

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Illinois is getting millions of dollars for Head Start programs.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth announced Wednesday more than $13 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will go to two non-profits: Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois and Metropolitan Family Services.

The money will help fund early learning and development programs for kids ages 5 and under.

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