Initially, ChicagoTechNews.com planned on posting an article on the Illinois Politico Network and how it extends to the Chicago Tech Community this week.  But, the Illinois General Assembly would not let that happen.

As of today, July 1, 2009, the State of Illinois entered a new fiscal year without an operational budget.  Per the Illinois Constitution, the Governor is responsible for presenting a budget and the General Assembly is responsible for presenting and approving appropriations (via legislation) to fund that budget.  (more…)