THE CONTINUING CRISIS

Editor’s Note: “The Continuing Crisis” is a section of APAC News which links to news pertinent to the state budget crisis and other financial matters as they affect the University and Academic Professionals. These news outlets are not affiliated with or endorsed by APAC.

POLITICIANS ATTEMPT to solve budget crisis on backs of State workers, retirees, says Gazette on June 1: http://www.gazettechicago.com/index/2012/05/politicians-attempt-to-solve-budget-crisis-on-backs-of-state-workers-retirees/.

GOVERNOR QUINN signs law to end free State retiree healthcare. See June 21 Springfield Journal-Register, http://www.sj-r.com/breaking/x2072208862/Quinn-signs-law-to-end-free-state-retiree-health-care.

STATE PENSION in limbo for at least five more weeks. See June 22 Progress Report, 
http://progressillinois.com/news/content/2012/06/22/state-pension-legislation-limbo-least-five-more-weeks?utm_source=PI+Extra+6.22.12&utm_campaign=PI+email+6.22.12&utm_medium=email.