Illinois schools are playing closer attention than ever to state funding prospects as the budget stalemate continues.

Cerro Gordo Superintendent Brett Robinson says his district focuses on efficiency as the level of state funding remains uncertain:

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Robinson says he and the Cerro Gordo board already try to streamline services, and that's even more important now:

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Superintendent Robinson says Cerro Gordo has reserves but like other districts, but is still monitoring the purse strings.