Learn about Illinois' fiscal crisis

Ralph Martire will present "The Fiscal Crisis in Illinois: Its Cause and Potential Solution Education" at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Stevenson Center on Democracy, 25200 N. St. Mary's Road, Mettawa. Martire is executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability. He teaches education finance and fiscal policy for the University of Illinois and Roosevelt University where he is also a distinguished lecturer on public policy. He has taught fiscal policy seminars for various universities and the International Fulbright Scholar Program, and he is a frequent commentator on WTTW and other media outlets. Cost is $15 and students are free by registering to: info@stevensoncenterondemocracy.org. Coffee and conversation will follow the presentation. Visit www.stevensoncenterondemocracy.org/events.html

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