Illinois Budget Approved; Pension Reform Lingers

Rich Egger — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:19:41 +0000

Illinois lawmakers worked 90 minutes overtime to complete work on the new state budget. But they still have not addressed concerns with the state's pension system.

The Budget

The Democratic budget imposes cuts throughout state government. But Republicans say the high spending levels mean the temporary income tax increase will have to be made permanent.

Democrats were attacked from within, too.

Democratic Senator Kimberly Lightford railed against what she said is too little money for higher education.

Civic Federation Issues Gloomy Budget Forecast for Illinois

Rich Egger — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:19:52 +0000

Illinois legislators face more bad budget news.

Illinois budget

Illinois Budget Approved; Pension Reform Lingers

Civic Federation Issues Gloomy Budget Forecast for Illinois