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Politics & Government

Understanding Illinois' Budget Crisis

 

Join the League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn as we bring together experts to better understand the depth, cause, and solution to Illinois' budget crisis.

Meet Stephen Schnorf, former budget director under Governor Jim Edgar. Mr. Schnorf will provide historical perspective on today's budget deficit and also the legalities and facts regarding pensions.

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Other speakers include:

Sean Noble, Director of Government Releations for Illinois Voices For Children, will help us better understand what's at stake when Illinois' money coffers run empty.

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Sheila Weinberg, CEO & Founder of Institute for Truth in Accounting, will explain the tricks and twists people need to know to properly evaluate the state's budget.

Plan to come to listen, learn and ask questions. A flyer is posted at http://lwvge.org/art/budgetflyer.pdf and post it everywhere! Invite your friends!

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