Although delayed payments from the state are to be expected these days, university officials say the predictability doesn’t make it any easier. Nearly 11 months into this fiscal year, Illinois’ nine public universities have received about 65 percent of the $1.2 billion appropriated.

Make plans to attend the Second Annual Keithsburg Car and Tractor Show which will be held on Saturday May 25th, from 10 AM – 3 PM at the First Christian Church of Keithsburg. There is no entry fee or admission fee.