Geoffrey Hewings Op-Ed on Illinois ecnomic challenges

Photo of Geoffrey HewingsIGPA economist Geoffrey J.D. Hewings says in an opinion article that Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and the legislature have significant economic challenges to face as they construct a budget for fiscal year 2010 and beyond. This op-ed article appeared in The (Champaign) News-Gazette on Sunday, March 29, 2009.

Reps. Patricia Bellock and Kathy Ryg discuss the NEW Leadership program for women; Coming to UIC in June

Rep. Patricia Bellock, R-Westmont, and Rep. Kathy Ryg, D-Vernon Hills, talk about NEW Leadership Illinois. This week-long program is for college-age women interested in public service. Learn more by visiting the NEW Leadership section of this website.  Interview transcript [PDF]

Economist Fred Giertz analyzes the Illinois economy and the latest U of I Flash Index

IGPA's J. Fred Giertz discusses the latest U of I Flash Index and the Illinois economy.

The Impact of the University of Illinois on the Economy of Our State (2009)

Robert W. Resek, IGPA professor emeritus of economics and former vice president for academic affairs at the U of I, explains the impact of a University of Illinois education on students and on the state.

Economist Fred Giertz analyzes the Illinois economy and the latest Flash Index

 IGPA economist J. Fred Giertz explains the December University of Illinois Flash Index

Gov. Edgar reacts to the allegations against Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Photo of Jim Edgar at news conference on Dec. 9, 2008 

 Listen to Gov. Jim Edgar's comments in reaction to the charges filed against Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
 Read an op-ed from Gov. Edgar that was published in the Chicago Tribune on Dec. 10. [PDF]
See Gov. Edgar's interview with WTTW-TV's "Chicago Tonight" on Dec. 10. (WTTW website)

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