Budget cuts to close local state parks, historic sites
By Pam G. Dempsey
Thursday August 28, 2008
CHAMPAIGN – Several area state historic sites and parks are soon set to close, Gov. Rod Blagojevich's office announced Thursday.
The closures are the result of a $2 billion state budget shortfall, said Kelley Quinn, a spokeswoman from the governor's office.
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