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Illinois Faces New Fiscal Year with No Budget

Chicago Public Radio — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0600

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has a budget on his desk. But he says he'll veto it, even as the new fiscal year begins today.

Crown Point May Be Ready to Accept Dillinger

Chicago Public Radio — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0600

One of the summer’s biggest movies opens nationwide today. Public Enemies stars Johnny Depp as outlaw John Dillinger. Parts of the movie were filmed last year in Crown Point, Indiana, about 45-minutes south of Chicago. For years, residents...

Residents Debate Best Use of Land Along Chicago's Lakefront

Chicago Public Radio — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:00:00 -0600

Chicago’s lakefront is having a birthday of sorts. On July 4, 1909, architect Daniel Burnham unveiled a plan for continuous park space up and down the city’s shoreline. At the time, it was hailed as a bold move to democratize Chicago’s most...

A is for Anxiety: Parents and Providers Worry about Daycare Subsidies

Chicago Public Radio — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:00:00 -0600

Illinois’ new fiscal year begins in just four days. With a record deficit and no concrete budget, a number of state departments are bracing for deep cuts. That’s left many people worried. Among them are those who’ve come to depend on state...

Illinois Budget Deadline Brings Chaos, Exhaustion

Chicago Public Radio — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0600

Illinois' budget expires Tuesday at midnight. This time of year can bring chaos to the state. Politicians toss around threats, tout conflicting budget numbers and stage competing press conferences. They're all trying to gain an upper hand in...