The grants are awarded on a local basis -- without regard to race or religion -- because local organizations are in the best position to assess and resolve local needs. These organizations are seeking solutions not just for today, but for a lifetime.

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That population increase, small as it is, is one little indicator that one would look at when looking at the St. Louis metro area spreading out.

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It is Illinois agriculture, ... with some manufacturing and perhaps a little bit of tourism. It is not an urban area.

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