Yesterday, I had the honor of attending an event to mark the completion of the Bishop Hill Fence Project, a public-private partnership between several community organizations, IDOC, and the IDNR.
We had a ribbon-cutting to officially mark the occasion, and we were able to recognize those who made this project possible.
For some background, the Bishop Hill Fence Project involved a public-private partnership between the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center (IDOC), Rotary Community Corps, and the Rotary Club of Galva. This service project involved over 50 inmates who created materials and fencing to be put up around the park in the center of the Village. Inmates also helped put up the fencing around the park.
Thank you to everyone who made this project a reality! Learn more from WQAD ⬇️
Bishop Hill celebrates new fence built by more than 50 inmates in re-entry program | wqad.com