Budget cuts prompt a dozen Illinois historic sites to pare schedules

[RJNorton]

Laurie, I cannot give you the exact time, but the cost-cutting in Illinois began many years ago. I remember once receiving an email from Tom Schwartz when he was still at the ALPLM. He complained that he, as well as other museum employees, were being forced to take unpaid leave days each year. I do not recall the exact number of furlough days, but I think something like 5-10.