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Chicago's escalating public finance debt spreading to small towns

By Extra Extra | 08.01.2012

"If you live in a suburb, village or small city surrounding Chicago, the next big public debt crisis is coming your way."

"A Better Government Association investigation finds a flood of red ink is crashing over Chicago-area suburbs, threatening to sweep away basic government-backed services and support while also dramatically altering the very standard of living that makes many of them desirable places to live, work and raise families."

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