2021 State of the State: Illinois economy weak before COVID-19 – Illinois Policy

While it is easy for state politicians to blame Illinois’ fiscal struggles on the global pandemic, Illinois’ economy has persistently underperformed the rest of the country for the past two decades. That left the state with tiny reserves, massive debts and a near-junk credit rating even before the pandemic.
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Ex Illini
5 years ago

Covid wouldn’t qualify as a pimple on the hindquarters of an elephant, if the elephant represented the fiscal problems of Illinois.

Fed up neighbor
5 years ago

Impeachment fever hits Kentucky with efforts to oust leadersIf the people in Illinois did really care this process would be started in Illinois, starting with Pritzker

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