Wednesday, March 4, 2009

At least 1 in 5 homeowners underwater: The Swamp

Quite unbelievable is all  I can say about this statistic. 

At least 1 in 5 homeowners underwater: The Swamp

Economic Scene - Job Losses Show Breadth of Recession - NYTimes.com

Here is a good overview of the recession across the country.   Click below:

Economic Scene - Job Losses Show Breadth of Recession - NYTimes.com

Mayoral Candidates to meet March 26, 2009

Fred Brereton and Karen Schrader to meet March 26, 2009 at Belvidere Township Hall at 7:00 PM.  Click on the photocopies for more details.

March 26

Mayoral Forum

Illinois still has not submitted its list of transit projects for stimulus money -- chicagotribune.com

patquinn460filephoto It looks like the Blogojevich factor is still at work.  The State is having trouble meeting a deadline .  Click on the citation below for the details:

 

Illinois still has not submitted its list of transit projects for stimulus money -- chicagotribune.com

The Biggest Story of the Week « The Baseline Scenario

I just discovered this blog from National Public Radio.  It has wonderful explanation of all aspects of the economic crisis as well as intelligent comments from readers.  I thought this story about 401k’s and public pension was a chilly reminder of some of the things that aren’t being talked about.  Look around this site it has much to offer.  Professor Simon Johnson of MIT is one of the main contributors and organizers of this blog.  But he speaks in English rather than mathematics,  and there are even videos if you look hard enough.

The Biggest Story of the Week « The Baseline Scenario