CBOT And CME: Illinois Gov Commends The Decision To Create Joint Clearing Link

As part of a statement regarding the CBOT®and CME creating a joint clearing link, Illinois Gov. Blagojevich said, "This historic transaction ...helps ensure Chicago and, in turn the state of Illinois, remains the risk management capital of the world." See the attachment to read the full statement released on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 by the Office of the Governor.

Statement from Gov. Blagojevich