Western Illinois and Eastern Illinois Facing Budget Cuts - WSPY

Western Illinois University in Macomb is firing 30 faculty members. WIU is attempting to cut its costs in the face of declining enrollment and the wait for overdue money from the state. Eastern Illinois University President David Glassman announced this past week that EIU is also considering layoffs and furlough time for university employees. Glassman said the state owes Eastern $40 million. http://www.wspynews.com/news/local/western-illinois-and-eastern-illinois-facing-budget-cuts/article_cfe6d81a-c748-11e5-9fe9-173954377d74.html