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Elementary School In Lake View Gets Revamped Library, Field
Cubs Charities pitched in and helped a local school create new spaces for students to play and learn.
CHICAGO — An elementary school on Chicago's North Side celebrated the completion of a resurfaced field and renovated library Thursday. James G. Blaine Elementary School received a $150,000 grant from Cubs Charities for the renovations.
A ribbon-cutting was held Thursday morning with students, teachers, Clark the Cub and Ald. Tom Tunney (44th).
"The updated field will allow thousands of youth to play diamond sports on a safe, durable and quality surface, as well as serve as a space for the neighborhood to enjoy," Cubs Charities said in a statement.
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"The library and makerspace will allow students to expand on collaborative problem solving and critical thinking opportunities."
Since 2014, the Diamond Project has invested more than $6.2 million to fund 47 capital improvement projects, 45 youth programs and new sports equipment across Chicago.
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