Illinois bond offering halted

Jan. 31, 2013
Earlier this week, Illinois abruptly halted a bond offering because officials said the markets were “unsettled” by it.

IL GOP senators get extra work, pay

Jan. 29, 2013
Republicans in the Illinois Senate hold a dubious distinction: because of a November shellacking, every one of them will hold a caucus or leadership post.

S&P lowers Illinois credit rating

Jan. 25, 2013
Standard & Poor's has lowered Illinois' credit rating due to concern over the state's failure to address its $96 billion pension fund deficit, becoming the second ratings agency to do so.

Rep. Schock considering run for governor

Jan. 24, 2013
Republican Congressman Aaron Schock of Peoria says he's considering a run for Illinois governor.

State gives airports $9M boost

Jan. 24, 2013
The state of Illinois will invest $9 million in infrastructure improvements at 19 airports.

Ryan, Cellini likely to meet in prison

Jan. 23, 2013
One's on his way in and the other's on his way out.

Former IL Gov. Ryan to be released to halfway house

Jan. 22, 2013
Imprisoned ex-Gov. George Ryan is scheduled to be released to a Chicago halfway house this month.

NU gets $1M for ultra-high speed internet

Jan. 19, 2013
The state of Illinois is investing $1 million to bring ultra-high speed Internet service to the Chicago suburb of Evanston.

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