State Budget Woes Hit Local Parks, Landmarks

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State Budget Woes Hit Local Parks, Landmarks

By WEEK Producer

Story Published: Aug 28, 2008 at 10:59 PM CST

Story Updated: Aug 28, 2008 at 11:04 PM CST

The Blagojevich administration announced Thursday it's laying off 73 employees of the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and the Department of Natural Resources.
That means the closure of thirteen state historic sites by October first.
Eleven state parks close November first.

Locally that list includes the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington, Jubilee College, The State Center at Bishop Hill, Carl Sandburg's birthplace in Galesburg...
Also; Moraine View State Park in Leroy, Weldon Springs State Park in Clinton, and Illini State Park in Marseilles.
Meanwhile State Representative Dan Brady says he will continue to fight to keep the David Davis Mansion open.

Wednesday, Sep 3 at 4:09 PM Lori wrote ...

All polition say great dreams they have when they get into office.Only because of some of those politions,do I not believe a word they say.On the other hand, I didn't vote for Mr.Blagojevich.This year I won't vote for McCain or Obama.Instead I will vote for Obamas running mate.

Wednesday, Sep 3 at 3:02 PM Jana wrote ...

The closing of our State Parks is absolutely unforgivable. People should be outraged. With the price of gas as it is, out state parks are a wonderful resource that can offer recreation, peacefulness, enjoyment of wildlife, without having to travel far. I hope everyone who has ever enjoyed time at a park will write the Governer and let him know what a horrible mistake he is making.

Tuesday, Sep 2 at 4:41 PM BPL wrote ...

HE IS JUST LIKE THE REST OF THEM. MAYBE NOT ALL OF THEM ARE LIKE THIS BUT A LOT OF THEM ARE......ALL OF THEM WILL SAY WHAT PEOPLE WANT TO HEAR THEN WHEN THEY ARE ELECTED THEY DO WHATEVER THEY WANT. THAT IS NOT FAIR TO THE PEOPLE THAT BELIEVED IN WHAT THEY SAY. THAT GOES FOR OBAMA AND MCCAIN ALSO..

Tuesday, Sep 2 at 1:05 PM Park Lover wrote ...

I notice none are by Chicago

Saturday, Aug 30 at 6:01 AM Bob wrote ...

I think that I heard some where that ROD made the statemment that he was the best Gov. this state has ever had. Or something like that If thats the case I have a bridge I'll sell you in texas. Come on illinois wake up you put him in office I sure didn't I voted green party the last election. I guess the first 4 yrs. he was there you didn't learn a thing of what he was like.

Friday, Aug 29 at 8:06 PM yup wrote ...

kinda wonder if he can balance his own checkbook....no wonder everything is going to pot

Friday, Aug 29 at 6:18 PM randy wrote ...

Is it to late to impeach him. We need somebody from downstate who will live in Springfield.

Friday, Aug 29 at 11:43 AM William J wrote ...

Once again a Chicago based politician does it again to downstate. The full list does NOT include anything within 75 miles of Cook county. At least he kept the Illinois political reputation alive. If you wnt to know what that is, just ask someone from Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, etc. Hey, are the roads kept mowed by Rods house???

Friday, Aug 29 at 11:05 AM sportswoman wrote ...

There is a tax on all of our duck stamps, fishing and huntinc license, etc. that GoBlow wants to tap into and he cant have it to due an act that was to prevent this sort of thing. I believe it was the Pittman act, not sure. This is his way of making people (park employees, parks, public education, etc.)suffer until he gets what he wants. I think 20/20 should investigate this creep of a politian. What goes around comes around.

Friday, Aug 29 at 9:05 AM George wrote ...

Is anything closeing in Chicago or is it all down state?

Friday, Aug 29 at 9:00 AM Lookout wrote ...

Just wait. This is the same thing Obama is going to do if he is elected.

Friday, Aug 29 at 7:48 AM John wrote ...

When will it stop! Thanks you to all who voted this shell of a man in to office!

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