Budget

The past year has been challenging for many communities as they dealt with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their budgets. But Macomb City…

During his January 13 speech to the university community, Western Illinois University Interim President Martin Abraham announced the school could finish…

In an email and web post titled "Budget Update," Western Illinois University President Jack Thomas announced on Thursday that the university is in a…

Buying shoes, a new computer or even toilet paper online can be convenient and cheap, but officials in cities across central Illinois say it’s taking a...

The city of Macomb will spend more money than it brings in its new budget year that began Monday, May 1. City revenues are down and some expenses…

Macomb is flushing out its financial plans for the next fiscal year, which starts May 1. The city appears to be in good shape financially.Macomb projects…

The Illinois House has failed to override Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of funding for college grants and two-year schools. The House debated restoring hundr...

Gov. Bruce Rauner is scheduled to deliver his budget message to the Illinois General Assembly this Wednesday. In advance of that, interest groups are li...

Illinois residents will hear from their Governor Wednesday when Bruce Rauner gives his annual state of the state address. It comes at a difficult time i...

The city of Springfield is pushing for the state of Illinois to pay its electric bill.