JWCC plans budget amid uncertainty over state funding - Brian Troutman, WGEM

Illinois colleges have very little certainty over what kind of state funding they will receive as they plan their budgets this year. At John Wood Community College, officials said the college has no choice but to take a conservative approach during current budget talks for the next school year. According to JWCC President Mike Elbe, that means leaving most current positions open, tightening spending, cutting travel, and putting off maintenance purchases. As state is about to mark it's second anniversary with no budget, Elbe called on lawmakers to take action. http://www.wgem.com/story/35038545/2017/03/31/john-wood-community-college-plans-budget-amid-uncertainty-over-state-funding