Illinois To Borrow $1.4 Billion To Pay Bills

Illinois To Borrow $1.4 Billion To Pay Bills

Illinois will borrow $1.4 billion to make payments to schools, health care providers and others who've been waiting months to be reimbursed by the state.

The deal, which does not need lawmakers' approval, could be completed within weeks and potentially free up cash to pay backlogged bills by month's end.

"Especially in this poor national economy, Illinois needs to make sure that we can pay the businesses that provide the state with the goods and services which help families in these tough times," Gov. Rod Blagojevich said in a statement announcing the borrowing plan, which was agreed to by Comptroller Dan Hynes and Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias.

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