It would seem Illinois is slipping in the ranking in credit and other things. It is said right now to be rated the worst state in the nation.
http://wgntv.com/2013/01/26/illinois-credit-rating-downgraded-state-drops-to-worst-in-the-nation/
http://wgntv.com/2013/01/26/illinois-credit-rating-downgraded-state-drops-to-worst-in-the-nation/