Dow Jones) - Moody's Investors Service on Thursday put the state of Illinois's general-obligation bond ratings on review for possible downgrade, saying the state has long-term budgetary challenges
Moody's puts Illinois bond ratings on watch for downgrade table} -- chicagotribune.com
Just to let everyone know—this posting on the Rockford Register Star Blog is not me. BILL P.
Boone_county_watch_dog
6 hours ago
This childish game has gone on long enough. The residents of District 2 need representation. I see us only having 2 out of 4 right now with Cathy Ward out in left field some where. It is very evident that Cathy cant play well in sand box. She reminds me of children that cant have their way, so they take their toys and go home. We need good leadership during these tough times. Bob Wahlberg has put up 2 fine candidates that could do well representing us, but Cathy Ward and her band of little babies want it their way or they wont play well. What happened to the fact that this appointment is Bob Wahlbergs to make. Cathy- wake up and smell the coffee!
We, the residents, are tired of your childish ways. Maybe Pat Mattison and Kathy Hartwig should resign since they were also appointed for the same reason they ran and received the most votes during the previous election. So, if that philosophy isnt correct they should be gone as well!! Cathy, your time is coming and we the people will speak at the polls, and you can then sit in the bleachers in left field and watch as government moves on without you
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Mayor Richard Daley's administration today laid off more than 400 city workers after two unions did not agree to cost-cutting measures before a 5 p.m. deadline
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The original legislation allowing red-light cameras in the suburbs passed with no opposition in the House and a narrow victory margin in the Senate.
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China’s economy grew by 7.9 percent in the second quarter of this year, the government said Thursday, a surprisingly strong showing given the world economic crisis.
In China, strong auto and housing sales, a soaring stock market and solid retail sales have helped renew confidence here.
