Illinois State to consider budget, state wish list

Posted on October 20, 2017

By Eric Stock

NORMAL – Now that Illinois has ended a nearly two-year budget stalemate, Illinois State University’s Board of Trustees is expected Friday to formally adopt an annual spending plan.

The board gave preliminary approval to a $427 million spending plan in May, but it was pending any commitment of funding from the state. ISU saw a $7 million cut in state funding.

University staff has also laid out a $300 million wish list for construction projects that trustees will consider submitting to the state. The university is requesting money for new buildings for the Mennonite College of Nursing, Thomas Metcalf School and University High School. ISU is also seeking funding to rehabilitate Milner Library, and DeGarmo and Williams halls.

Eric Stock can be reached at [email protected].

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