In Bishop Hill, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has taken a significant step towards preserving history by hiring a contractor to develop architectural plans for the restoration of several key buildings, including the iconic Colony Church. This move marks the beginning of efforts to save these historic structures. However, the journey continues as the focus now shifts to securing necessary funding in the upcoming budget year. Community support and advocacy will play a crucial role in this next phase. Updates on how to assist in these efforts will be announced later this year, highlighting the ongoing commitment to preserving Bishop Hill’s heritage.
According to a post from Advocates for Conserving State Owned Colony Buildings in Bishop Hill, Ill, “The next hurdle will be securing funding for the restoration in the next budget year. We will communicate out later this year how concerned advocates can help nudge/support that funding. Stay tuned.”
The Galva Rotary Club is close to its fundraising goal to replace the fence in Bishop Hill; Visit the link here.