Waiting foraCheck From Illinois? Get in Line

摘要

In Illinois, you're never too big or too small to get stiffed by the man. The strapped state government, awash in debt, is now $4 billion behind in paying its bills. At least 8,000 businesses, charities, and state agencies have been waiting patiently-or not-for the state to scrape together enough money to settle up. IBM is hoping to see $1.1 million for equipment andservices it provided the government. Office Depot is out $660,955. And the 17th Street Bar & Grill in downstate Sparta, Ill., is sitting on a $340.52 tab.