Politics Alexi Giannoulias WTTW News | February 3, 2009, 7:00 pm As Illinois turns the page on the Rod Blagojevich era, lawmakers are left facing an alarming budget crisis. Elizabeth Brackett sits down with Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias to talk about the challenging financial times ahead. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Stories Chicago’s Chief Financial Officer Resigns, Saying She Refuses to ‘Compromise My Integrity’; Johnson Accuses Her of Mismanagement Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on 2027 Budget, Historic Midterm Election New Survey Finds Support for Gunshot Detection System — and Concerns, as Chicago Changes Course on Pilot Program Transit Officials Outline ‘Significant Investment’ of $5B for 2027, Laying Groundwork for Major Changes Following the ‘Blue Tsunami,’ Republicans Look to Rebuild Party Power in Illinois Meet the 21 Members of Chicago’s First-Ever Fully Elected Board of Education Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.