Villa Grove council OKs funds for football field sprinker system

VILLA GROVE – The city council approved a donation of $500 Tuesday night toward a new sprinkler system for use on the Villa Grove High School football field.

The individual organizing the fund drive to raise the amount needed for the new specialized sprinkler system had originally asked the council for a $1,000 donation.

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