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By DOUG WILSON
Herald-Whig Senior Writer
The check is in the mail.
Carol Knowles, press secretary for the Illinois comptroller’s office, announced Friday that University of Illinois Extension will get its long-delayed funding within days.
“They should have the (money) next week,” Knowles said. “We’ve transferred the funds, about $18 million, to be able to write the warrants. Those vouchers are being processed today and funds will be issued to the University of Illinois (Friday).”
Gov. Rod Blagojevich had withheld the extension money — as well as money for soil and water conservation district offices — for several months, citing a budget shortfall. He announced last week that the money would be released soon, but there was no firm timeline.
Carri ...
By DOUG WILSON
Herald-Whig Senior Writer
The check is in the mail.
Carol Knowles, press secretary for the Illinois comptroller’s office, announced Friday that University of Illinois Extension will get its long-delayed funding within days.
“They should have the (money) next week,” Knowles said. “We’ve transferred the funds, about $18 million, to be able to write the warrants. Those vouchers are being processed today and funds will be issued to the University of Illinois (Friday).”
Gov. Rod Blagojevich ...
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