Illinois Finances

Illinois Can't Afford Special Election: State Officials

AP | CARYN ROUSSEAU | Posted 01.15.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — Election officials statewide say they don't have the money to pay for a special election that could be held to fill President-elect Ba...

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Illinois Budget Questions Answered

Associated Press | Christopher Wills | Posted 01.01.2009 | Chicago

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Illinois government faces a budget crisis. A big one. The deficit is growing, bills are piling up, state services are being cut and officials have no...

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Illinois Facing Potential $800 Million Budget Hole

Associated Press | John O'Connor | Posted 12.11.2008 | Chicago

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A staggering economy is eating away at state budget revenue, creating what could be a budget hole of $800 million or more, the Blagojevich administrat...

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