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ABC 7: Weekend Watch: Budget failure repercussions
ABC 7: Weekend Watch: Budget failure repercussions ABC 7 is reporting, “Jose Sanchez, who co-managed… Read More
State credit rating downgraded for seventh time since Rauner took office
Just hours after Governor Rauner and legislators finished regular legislative session without passing a budget,… Read More
CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Celebrity speakers’ messages to the Class of 2017
The Chicago Tribune is reporting, “What do Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton… Read More
Two More State Universities Announce More Job Cuts Due to Budget Impasse
State universities are facing another round of layoffs as they brace for another year without… Read More
CBS: Gov. Rauner Not Surprised At Bond Rating Drop
CBS is reporting, “Wall Street issues its grade on the lack of an Illinois budget,… Read More
DAILY NORTHWESTERN: After state lawmakers fail to pass budget, Evanston braces for possible impact
The Daily Northwestern is reporting, “Illinois lawmakers ended their spring session Wednesday without agreeing on… Read More
FOX ILLINOIS: State Credit Downgrades for 8th Time in 28 Months
Fox Illinois is reporting, “As the stack of unpaid bills continue to pile up, Illinois’… Read More
BEACON-NEWS: Aurora schools, social service agencies anticipate cuts with no state budget
The Beacon-News is reporting, “Aurora school district and social service agency officials said another year… Read More
DAILY HERALD: 6 examples of how the state budget mess hurts in suburbs
The Daily Herald is reporting, “Essie Martin’s job includes such tasks as shaving assistance, teaching… Read More
WBEZ: How Much Has Illinois’ Budget Crisis Cost Each State Resident?
WBEZ is reporting, “In two years with no budget, the state of Illinois has racked… Read More
CIPROUD: School Districts React to Year 3 Without a State Budget
Central Illinois Proud is reporting, “The state is in year 3 without a budget as… Read More
ILLINOIS HOMEPAGE: UI uncertain about recovery from impasse
Illinois Homepage is reporting, “Over the past few years, the UI has been hit hard… Read More
Legislative session concludes with no budget
For the second year in a row, Illinois’ scheduled legislative session concludes without a full… Read More
Journal-Register wins award for “Enough” editorial campaign
The 2017 Associated Press Media Editors Awards has recognized the State Journal-Register for its coordination… Read More
Democrats, seeking compromise, pass key Rauner priorities in final days of session
The General Assembly wrapped up its regular legislative session today with the state budget standoff… Read More
WPSD: Students fear further cuts after layoffs announced at SIU
WPSD is reporting, “Illinois’ ongoing gridlock over the state budget has led to deep cuts… Read More
CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Up to 25 percent of U.S. shopping malls may close in the next five years, report says
The Tribune is reporting, “Between 20% and 25% of the nation’s shopping malls will close… Read More
FOX ILLINOIS: Local Social Service Agencies Frustrated With No State Budget Approval
Fox Illinois is reporting, “The fiscal year begins July first and Wednesday Speaker Madigan said… Read More
USA TODAY: Nine places that aren’t on your bucket list (but should be)
USA Today is reporting, “Travel is changing the world rapidly, and your bucket list should… Read More
PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO: Illinois Billions of Dollars Deeper in Debt
Peoria Public Radio is reporting, “Two years with no budget have left the state of… Read More