8 March 2010, 11:45 pm
Experts: Fixing state budget problem will take drastic cuts, pension reform ...Northwest HeraldThe state is not covered by bankruptcy laws, Msall said, but serious consequences loom. If Illinois does not deal with its budget problems, ...Pension shortfall near $6000 for every Chicago residentChicago... Read More »
8 March 2010, 10:06 pm
NPPC's SIP Continues to GrowPork MagazineFor the year, eight states added at least two new members, they were Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. ...and more »... Read More »
8 March 2010, 8:45 pm
Leaders, legislators and candidates come together at receptionPeoria Journal StarPat Quinn will outline the state budget Wednesday, detailing estimated revenues for the upcoming year and how he plans to deal with the major problems ...and more »... Read More »
8 March 2010, 7:03 pm
KMOX.comExtremely distracting political charge makes sense for QuinnChicago Tribune (blog)To distract us from economic issues, Quinn will try to exploit blue-state Illinois residents' perception of extremism and their aversion to those who want ...Brady ends statewide victory lap in Twin CitiesB... Read More »
8 March 2010, 3:50 pm
CNETMore states propose Internet sales taxesCNETCalifornia, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, New Mexico, Vermont, and Virginia are among those states with similar measures currently pending; in Virginia, ...and more »... Read More »
8 March 2010, 1:23 pm
Department of Aging plans move from rent-free spot to $500K locationMurphysboro AmericanThe department said the move was in the works before the state's financial problems hit and that it will enable all department employees to be in one ...and more »... Read More »
8 March 2010, 12:18 pm
Wrong way to defend schoolsGreenwood CommonwealthAt the University of Illinois, 200 professors, other instructors and graduate faculty marched with signs critical of the state Legislature, whose budget ...and more »... Read More »
8 March 2010, 8:17 am
States Slow to Spend Weatherization DollarsDaily Kos (blog)However, the inspector general stated: Ironically, given the anticipated stimulus effect of the program, economic problems in many states adversely impacted ...and more »... Read More »
8 March 2010, 8:17 am
CBC.caLegal Briefing: Business Bankruptcies Decline SharplyDailyFinanceOnly five public companies filed for Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February ...Toyota — tarnish on an honored nameDesert DispatchToyota hits back at claims of electronic defectsBangkok PostAP Business NewsBrief at 2:00 ... Read More »
6 March 2010, 1:00 pm
Austin American-StatesmanRepublican governor nominee Bill Brady under greater scrutinyChicago Tribune (blog)Bill Brady said he's come to realize his role in the GOP has been elevated far beyond serving as just another state lawmaker representing a central Illinois ...McCaleb: Brady, Quinn distin... Read More »