No matter what Illinois Democrats do to dislodge the budget stalemate, the governor will blast them.
Tag: state budget
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Alderman Carrie Austin slams Rauner for Chicago Public Schools’ financial crisis, and other news
Also, tickets to the June 3 U2 concert at Soldier Field are the most in-demand in the nation on Stubhub.
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Cullerton in open letter to Rauner: ‘It’s time for action’ on the budget, and other Chicago news
Also, Schaumburg wants to compete with the Chicago theater scene.
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Congressman warns that Illinois could lose federal funds if state budget impasse isn’t solved, and other Chicago news
Also, state senator Kwame Raoul advocates for increasing sentences for repeat gun-crime offenders.
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Chicago State University lays off about a third of its staff, and other news
Also, Barack and Michelle reviewed design finalists for the Obama presidential library.
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A Chicago Teachers Union strike is one step closer and other news
Also, state legislators are going to have to wait for their paychecks.
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The Bulls miss the playoffs for the first time in eight years, and other Chicago news
Also, Chicago State University’s funding crisis could be the first of many for small state schools.
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Chicago State University fights for its life, aldermen reject Rahm’s attempt to raise smoking age, and other Chicago news
Also, a young activist is shot dead, and NFL’s Roger Goodell is criticized over comments on player safety.
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State official warns about racking up billions more in debt without budget, Aaron Schock gets seven-figure gay porn offer, and other Chicago news
Also, warm spring predicted for Chicago area, and CPS announces $100 million in budget cuts after CTU rejects contract offer.
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The land of lockups
Illinois keeps incarcerating more nonviolent offenders—and it’s costing you money
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Poor Kids: Not a Powerful Voting Bloc
Illinois state budget cuts are reflective of national conservative priorities.
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Illinois Meltdown Update
When the Illinois Policy Institute is suggesting the state borrow billions of dollars, you know you’re in trouble.
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Illinois Meltdown and a Call for a Monkey Tax
Illinois is in terrible financial shape. That’s why we need a monkey tax.
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Times: rough and tough like leather
As the state budget process stumbles along, Progress Illinois is tracking the fallout on the ground.
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Tomorrow’s budget crisis today
A huge drop in tax revenues might push Illinois way into the red.