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Nicor Illinois donates $100K to boost Rockford workforce development

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Comprehensive Community Solutions (CCS) received a $100,000 donation from Nicor Illinois Community Investment on Wednesday to enhance its workforce development programs.

The funding will enable CCS to hire an on-site behavioral therapist for its Alive and Well program, which offers free mental health resources to the community.

“They truly got to know what we do, the impact we have on the community, and supported, not just our programs, but what we do, including different events,” said Claudia Consuelos from Comprehensive Community Solutions.

CCS is known for its workforce development initiatives, including YouthBuild and Rock-for-Work, which aim to equip individuals with the skills needed for employment.

Since 2021, Nicor has invested nearly $2 million in Rockford and other Illinois communities, demonstrating a commitment to local development and support.

The donation from Nicor Illinois Community Investment is expected to bolster CCS’s efforts in providing vital mental health services and workforce training to the Rockford community.

All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by WTVO. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by WTVO staff before being published.

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