Politics News Analysis with Eddie Arruza WTTW News | February 5, 2009, 7:00 pm Illinois is in the midst of the worst financial crisis in its history. Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes joins Eddie Arruza to discuss the unprecedented fiscal challenges the state faces. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Stories Chicago Financial Officials Defend Johnson’s Plan to Hike Corporate Taxes, Borrow $481M to Resolve Police Misconduct Lawsuits Evanston Reparations Leader Looks to Spread Local Approach to Other Communities Despite Federal Pushback Johnson Makes Bid for Chicago Mayor Official By Filing Thousands of Signatures Whitfield Harrington Jr. on His US Senate Run, Polarizing Politics and Free Community College Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Denounces Ramaswamy Ad Featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s Estranged Mother Johnson Touts $17.6B Proposed Budget for 2027: ‘Let Us Plant the Seeds of a Fair Chicago’ Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.