Looks like they passed the bill in Springfield. 655 million to be split amount the 9 state universities.

This should mean we will be hearing some news from SF right??

(06-30-2016 11:36 PM)HuskiePride12 Wrote:  This should mean we will be hearing some news from SF right??

I think its only a 6-month deal, not a full resolution to the budgetary grappling. Hope its enough to justify letting any cats out of the bag though...

(06-30-2016 11:36 PM)HuskiePride12 Wrote:  This should mean we will be hearing some news from SF right??

I have a feeling that is far from even enough money to shore up the academic side of the house at nine universities, many of them running on fumes.

(07-01-2016 05:05 AM)Stpetebeachrocketfan Wrote:  

(06-30-2016 11:36 PM)HuskiePride12 Wrote:  This should mean we will be hearing some news from SF right??

I have a feeling that is far from even enough money to shore up the academic side of the house at nine universities, many of them running on fumes.

That and to get the Politicians thru election season, so they don't have it as a major issue. No tax increase now, but you can certainly bet one is coming after November.

(07-01-2016 05:05 AM)Stpetebeachrocketfan Wrote:  

(06-30-2016 11:36 PM)HuskiePride12 Wrote:  This should mean we will be hearing some news from SF right??

I have a feeling that is far from even enough money to shore up the academic side of the house at nine universities, many of them running on fumes.

It only returns them to 90% of last year's funding....plus, just for 6 months.

The just approved that they would allocate that amount of money. doesn't mean they will see it in a timely basis. Some vendors have not been paid in over one year.

Well since its private funds hopefully we will hear something

(07-01-2016 11:36 AM)HuskiePride12 Wrote:  Well since its private funds hopefully we will hear something

Iwouldn't count on hearing anything yet

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(07-01-2016 11:36 AM)HuskiePride12 Wrote:  Well since its private funds hopefully we will hear something

I doubt it, its only 6 months and the pension problem still looms. Long way to go to get out of this mess

The stopgap, while welcome, is merely a short-term band-aid designed to take us through the election and take the immediate heat off these moron bozo politicians. It will be delayed until immediately after the election until all hell will break lose, and we'll start all over again. Better enjoy these 6 months, Illinoisans!

The AFSCME union still does not have a contract. Hopefully Rauner will play hard ball. Also, CPS are not out of woods. the CTU will probably go on strike in September to get their money.

there are politics that must be considered about any projects even privately funded. how bad would it look to announce some athletics project even while the academic side struggles financially?

(07-01-2016 12:47 PM)huskiealum03 Wrote:  there are politics that must be considered about any projects even privately funded. how bad would it look to announce some athletics project even while the academic side struggles financially?

reality and perception go hand and hand

(07-01-2016 12:28 PM)klake87 Wrote:  The AFSCME union still does not have a contract. Hopefully Rauner will play hard ball. Also, CPS are not out of woods. the CTU will probably go on strike in September to get their money.

Because it's all about the kids!!! Right?