http://qui.live.mediaspanonlinen.com/rss/ Quincy Herald Whig en-us By DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer PITTSFIELD, Ill. -- The Pittsfield City Council is a step closer to adopting a balanced budget for the current fiscal year. Aldermen gave first reading approval Tuesday to an $8.47 million spending plan, up $156,035 from last year. The budget includes funds for various new equipment, including a backhoe and possibly a one-ton truck, street and sidewalk repairs and a four-wheel-drive vehicle for the police department. http://qui.live.mediaspanonline.com/new_story/pcc-budget--WED