Weekly Review Archive

      2009, January

From the Capitol,  House hold special committee after Governor arrested
Gaming, 10th casino license announced
 
From the Capitol, Governor impeached by House
State Debt, State borrows $1.4 billion at a high interest rate
Revenues, December federal revenues up
 
State and Local Government, President Obama proposes federal aid for state and local governments
From the Capitol, Cullerton sworn in as new Senate President, Senate to begin impeachment hearings
FY 2009 Budget, Supplemental Appropriation passed by General Assembly
 
Fiscal Stimulus, State could get $7.5 Billion under Obama plan
Debt, State unpaid bills at an all time high
From the Capitol, Governor's impeachment hearing begins in Senate