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State Supreme Court Chief Justice Rita Garman is telling Senate lawmakers about adverse consequences from a proposed 35% budget cut. Garman told an…
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ISU President Larry Dietz says cutting state aid to the University as the Governor has proposed is equivalent to cutting more than 400 faculty and other…
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Peoria City and County say Bruce Rauner’s proposed budget carries significant financial impacts. Rauner’s proposed spending plan calls for cutting…
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The Peoria County Board overwhelmingly approved a voluntary retirement plan and reduced work week for next year. The plan aims to help tackle a $3.5…
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The Peoria Park Board last night voted six to one to close Donovan Golf Course starting next season. The move is expected to save $310,000 as the Park…
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Peoria Park District staff are proposing to close Newman Golf Course and look to lease out the Central Park Pool to cut costs. It’s part of an effort to…
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Bradley University is looking to make $7 million in cuts this summer to hit a balanced budget next academic year. Bradley President Joanne Glasser says…
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New data suggests just how big a hit most school districts would take if Illinois' income tax rate rolls back as scheduled at the end of the year. That…
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The state superintendent says some districts won't be able to make it through next school year if lawmakers further cut school spending.The state board of…
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State funding for colleges and universities appears to be rebounding across the nation. Illinois State University Professor Jim Palmer says his annual…