They may not have liked it and it may very well cause issues with budgeting, but the County Board Thursday night at their regular monthly meeting approved a mandate from the Illinois legislature to allow adjustments to fines and fees in DeWitt County.

Earlier this week on Regional Radio News, Sheriff Mike Walker outlined what this might look like for his department and Thursday night, State's Attorney Dan Markwell explained the legal side of the mandate.

Board Chair David Newberg and Vice Chair Camille Redman were among board members to express their opposition to the mandate, however, Markwell says it is something he recommends the Board pass.

The biggest challenge for the County will be budgeting. Newberg, Redman, and County Administrator Dee Dee Rentmeister says it is going to be even more difficult because it goes into effect in the middle of their fiscal year.

The Board approved the mandate, however, Board Chair Newberg said voted "no".