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Budget gaps continue to dog Cook County, City of Chicago

Posted on September 20, 2005

Eight-Forty-Eight (WBEZ, 91.5FM)

Steve Edwards, host of Eight-Forty-Eight, interviewed Laurence Msall regarding the projected budget deficits of the City of Chicago and Cook County governments. Mr. Msall noted that personnel costs are a significant driver of government deficits, and recommended seeking ways to reduce personnel spending before seeking additional revenues. Audio clip available at www.chicagopublicradio.org in Eight-Forty-Eight's audio library for September 21, 2005.