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State in deepest financial hole ever

Posted on March 14, 2014

Crain's Chicago Business

This article reviews the findings of Illinois’ Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2013, which shows Illinois is still in the worst financial shape of the 50 states, but it’s rate of deterioration has slowed. The Civic Federation the State’s continued deficit is driven by increased costs for pensions and retiree health care.