Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Center

Students at the Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Education Center on Peoria’s South Side soon will have an opportunity to grow through outdoor activities as the school develops its new nature-based play and learning space.

Speaking in Peoria on Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker trumpeted his “Smart Start Illinois” early childhood education investment proposal.

More than a dozen Peoria community leaders gathered with teachers and students at Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Center this morning in support of Pre-K…