Saturday, November 7, 2009 East Central Illinois

Lawmakers trying to restore cuts, save state parks

By Pam G. Dempsey
Friday, September 12, 2008 8:45 AM CDT

DANVILLE – Legislators have responded to Gov. Rod Blagjevich's $1.4 billion in budget cuts with bills that could stop the closure of 13 historic sites and 11 state parks, a backup plan if the recently passed funds sweep bill doesn't get final approval.

Meanwhile, supporters of the state parks and historic sites plan to continue their efforts as well.

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