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Peoria Park District Board OKs 2016 Budget

The Peoria Park District Board gave final approval to it’s 2016 spending plan Wednesday night.  The budget includes some part-time layoffs and closing some growing houses at Luthy Botanical Garden.  The balanced budget filled an initially-projected 255-thousand-dollar-deficit for the Park District.  The Board is also consolidating office space and staff by closing a former state facility.  Park District Officials say that last year saw more drastic cuts, including closing Donovan Golf Course and privatizing a swim team to save money.