Illinois Called 'Nigeria Of The Midwest' By Reform Commission Member

Illinois Called 'Nigeria Of The Midwest' By Reform Commission Member
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A key member of Gov. Pat Quinn's reform panel called Tuesday for lawmakers to approve meaningful state contract reforms so businesses that have given up on getting a fair shake no longer will view Illinois as the "Nigeria of the Midwest."

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