sequestration

Sequester Will Affect Federal Courts In Northern Illinois

Mike Moen — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:05:32 +0000

The federal judicial system in northern Illinois could be another victim of a drawn-out sequester. Court officials and prosecutors say they will feel the pinch.

The Impact Of Federal Cuts In Northern Illinois

Mike Moen — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:24:17 +0000

The deadline is looming for automatic spending cuts at the federal level. While lawmakers wrangle over ways to avoid the so-called sequester, those who rely on federal funding are wondering how they would be affected. That includes companies, agencies and many others in northern Illinois.

House Members: Sequestration Hits Home

Susan Stephens — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:21:31 +0000

Members of Congress are back home instead of trying to work out a plan to avoid massive across-the-board cuts scheduled to take effect March 1^st. Many are using the opportunity to show how sequestration will hurt the people who live and work in their districts.