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Illinois authors busy with new releases
Angela Bauer, abauer@myjournalcourier.com
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Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Catholic Diocese of Springfield has written a new book, “In Running for a Higher Purpose.”Photo provided
Aside from “You Can’t Write City Hall,” comedian Jeremy Nunes’ humorous take on his time in office as the village president of Dawson, others in central Illinois have written books that are newly released or about to be released.
Here’s a look at some others:
Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Catholic Diocese of Springfield also is a marathon runner and hockey player. In his new book, “In Running for a Higher Purpose,” Paprocki discusses how running unlocks both physical benefits and “profound spiritual well being”.
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Illinois’ tax credit scholarships are proving to be quite popular, with 481 students in 30 schools across the Catholic Diocese of Springfield receiving a scholarship to attend Catholic school just this year. There will be more opportunities coming, with 12 schools in the Diocese selected to participate in a new opportunity made possible by a recent anonymous donation.
Empower Illinois President Anthony Holter tells The Big Z the donation was made by a Catholic Couple from Chicago.
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Locally, St. Francis / Holy Ghost in Jerseyville, St. Ambrose in Godfrey, and Ss. Peter and Paul in Collinsville are part of this opportunity. For more information go to empowerillinois.org
Catholic school students eligible for funding
Feb. 24, 2021
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SPRINGFIELD This school year 481 students in 30 schools across the Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois received a scholarship to attend Catholic school, thanks to about $1.4 million in donations.
The tax credit scholarship program, part of Illinois’ Invest in Kids Act, provides students the opportunity to attend a school of their choice, despite financial challenges. Donors to the scholarship program receive a 75 percent state income credit on their donation.
A Catholic couple from Chicago are committing to match dollar for dollar what is donated to 12 schools in the diocese, up to $15,000 per school.
Routt can benefit from matching fund
Angela Bauer, abauer@myjournalcourier.com
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A matching-funds program will benefit students hoping to earn a scholarship to attend Routt Catholic High School, according to the Catholic Diocese of Springfield.
A Chicago couple is matching donations to 12 schools in the diocese up to $15,000 a school for donations received by March 31. Routt is among the 12 schools.
Donors to the tax-credit scholarship program receive a 75% state income tax credit on their donation.
Donations must be made to the school through EmpowerIllinois.com, which runs the scholarship program, to be eligible for the match. Donors will need a mytax.illinois.gov account before applying for a tax credit, and setting up an account can take up to 10 days.