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Comptroller: Budget Deficit Could Reach $15 Billion
By Kevin Lee Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD – The state’s record budget deficit is likely to get worse before it gets better, according to a recent report released by state Comptroller Dan Hynes. The Comptroller’s report said lawmakers and the next Illinois governor could face “the very real possibility” of a $15 billion hole when crafting next year’s budget.
FIFA inspectors assess England World Cup bid (AFP)
LONDON (AFP) – FIFA inspectors began a four-day visit to inspect England’s 2018 World Cup bid on Monday with the campaign boosted by encouraging words from FIFA president Sepp Blatter. A six-man FIFA inspection team was to be greeted by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg at Downing Street and also meet England manager Fabio Capello before taking a tour of Wembley Stadium.
Shop Wisely When Taking Advantage of Back to School ‘Tax Holiday’
CHICAGO, Aug. 6 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — If you’re taking advantage of the Tax Holiday – in Illinois through August 15 – and all the sales and specials being offered by retailers, be careful not to get too caught up in the Back to School shopping frenzy.
Summary Box: Illinois debuts sales tax holiday
WHAT IT IS: As part of the state’s first-ever sales tax holiday, shoppers in Illinois from Friday through Aug. 15 don’t have to pay the 5 percent sales tax on certain back-to-school purchases.
Sears and Kmart Help Shoppers Save for the Upcoming Holiday Season
National survey shows consumers are thinking ahead when it comes to spending during the holidays, but need help when it comes to saving their money Hoffman Estates, Ill., (July 21, 2010) /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — While summer temperatures are still on the rise, believe it or not, many American families are already planning ahead for the upcoming holiday shopping season. According to a new national survey* conducted by Sears and Kmart , 60 percent of Americans have put money into a savings account to save for a specific time of year, such as the upcoming winter holidays.
Bargain-hunting lifts world markets (AP)
LONDON – World markets rose Tuesday as investors scooped up stocks that had been pummeled last week and anticipated a rally on Wall Street when it opens after a long holiday weekend. Weak data from major economies over the past few weeks has diminished confidence in a strong rebound from last year’s global recession and unnerved markets, many of which are in the red so far this year.
Illinois taxes lower on classroom purchases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM) — As if kids going back to school in August wasn’t cause enough for celebration, parents across Illinois have a sales-tax break to cheer. State officials have…
Stock futures fall after euro hits new 4-year low (AP)
NEW YORK – Stock futures tumbled Tuesday after the euro fell to a new four-year low. Major U.S.
Opinion: Take a break from grill to honor the fallen
Editor’s note: Joseph L. Galloway, a war and foreign correspondent for half a century, was special consultant to Gen.
Free tollway child safety seat inspections offered
CHICAGO (AP) – Just in time for Memorial Day, Illinois State Police and Tollway authorities are offering free child safety seat inspections. The long holiday weekend marks the start of summer driving season.