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Shovels In the Ground on May 11

A line of shovels and hard hats stands ready in the foreground on a construction site, with a blue fence and orange safety cones in the background.
Shovels In the Ground on May 11

A ground-breaking ceremony of Educare Lake County, a new early learning program operated by Start Early and developed in close partnership with local leaders, providers, and families was held at the construction gate entrance located on Bethel Blvd. between Zion Central Middle School and the Park District Golf Course.

The ceremony was attended by Superintendent Dr. Lawson, select ZESD 6 school board members and staff, along with local Zion leaders, contributors, and providers.

Brief remarks from leaders and partners included:
Diana Rauner, President, Start Early
John Schreiber, Schreiber Philanthropy
Dr. Julious Lawson, Superintendent, Zion Elementary District 6
Billy McKinney, Mayor of Zion
Juan Moreno, President & Founder of JGMA
Celena Sarillo, Executive Director, Start Early Illinois

This milestone reflects years of collaboration and shared commitment to strengthening opportunities for young children across in Lake County.

It was a time of celebration for this meaningful step forward and the partnerships that made it possible.

 

A group of people in hard hats and safety vests are posing with shovels in the foreground, while a large tree and blue fencing are visible in the background.

 

A man in a suit speaks at a podium in front of purple banners with children's faces, while an audience watches in the foreground.

 

People gather under a white tent with purple tablecloths and signage in the foreground, while a construction site with fencing and trees is visible in the background.

 

People in the foreground are seated and looking up, while in the background, construction fencing and a sign are visible.