Bill > SB1308

This bill appropriates $7,200,000 from the Illinois General Revenue Fund to Western Illinois University (WIU) specifically to support the operations of the Western Illinois University Innovation Campus located in the Quad Cities region. The appropriation allows for the full amount to be used, but also provides flexibility by stating "or so much of that sum as may be necessary," which means the university can use less than the total amount if needed. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, which means the funding can be accessed right away. The purpose of this funding appears to be to support the ongoing operational expenses of the Innovation Campus, which likely serves as a regional center for educational and potentially economic development initiatives in the Quad Cities area, which spans the border between Illinois and Iowa.

Budget and Finance

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1308&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104