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Gurnee Schools Cash In, as Gurnee Mills Awards $10,000 in 2017 'Bucks for Books' Initiative

GURNEE, Ill. (May 24, 2017) - Gurnee schools received a combined $10,000 from Gurnee Mills earlier this week, as part in the mall's inaugural Bucks for Books program. In a May 22 in-mall awards ceremony, River Trail School was awarded $3,500 for first place, Woodland Elementary East placed second and received $2,500, and $1,500 was awarded to Woodland Primary for third place. School officials reported they will use the money to support a variety of underfunded programs including STEM, PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) and to update multimedia resources.

Designed to assist local schools with funding for programs in need, Gurnee Mills' Bucks for Books program pledged $10,000 in total prize money for schools in Gurnee districts 121, 50 and 56, based on sales receipts tallied from schools' supporters from January through May 2017. Other schools receiving awards were Spaulding Elementary School with a fourth place, $1,000 finish, and Woodland Intermediate and Prairie Trail Elementary, each receiving a $750 award.

"The Bucks for Books program provided us with a wonderful opportunity to partner with Gurnee Mills and earn $4,750 for books and other supportive materials in all of our schools' district," said Dr. Joy A. Swoboda, Woodland District 50 Schools Superintendent.

"Continually looking for opportunities to give back and strengthen the community in which we live, work and shop, we were delighted to present Gurnee schools with these well-deserved funds," said Randy Ebertowski, General Manager of Gurnee Mills. "The program also served as a reminder to local families that when they 'shop local' two cents of almost every dollar spent goes back into the community to support vital Village services, including public schools."

About Gurnee Mills

Located at the intersection of Interstate 94 and Grand Avenue (IL 132) in Gurnee, Ill., Gurnee Mills is the largest shopping destination of its kind in the Chicago area, featuring an unparalleled selection of more than 200 outlet, full-price retailers, along with standout dining and entertainment offerings, all under one roof. Top-name brands include Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Forever 21, H&M, Guess Factory Store, Gap Outlet, Nike Clearance Store, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, LEGO Brand Retail Store, Charming Charlie, and a full-line Macy's.

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