The new fiscal year budget for 2018 in Iroquois County lists projected revenues at $5,297,700 while expenses come in at $5,292,300.

The approximate $5,000 surplus is most-welcome considering a several thousand dollar deficit was lurking just a few months ago.

Board Chairman John Shure says department requests led to further review and cuts that leaves us in a more favorable light.

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