Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability. Read more..
Lame duck Chicago mayor comes out swinging against Illinois pension benefits
Emanuel calls for change of state constitution, saying 3 percent 'raise' for retirees unsustainable
By Cole Lauterbach and Greg Bishop | Illinois News Network
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Data from Illinois’ six largest pension systems show 19,158 former government workers collect annual pensions of more than $100,000, costing those systems nearly $2.4 billion combined in fiscal year 2018.
Six-figure pensioners enrolled in those systems contributed an average of...
The prospect of Illinois' tollways becoming “freeways” has proven to be an agonizingly slow process that still has not come close to fruition. Read more..
BREAKING: TERRORIST BILL AYERS PROTESTS DONALD TRUMP IN CHICAGO
Jim Hoft Mar 11th, 2016 6:35 pm 734 Comments
Obama buddy and domestic terrorist Bill Ayers was seen protesting Donald Trump in Chicago today.
Thousands of leftwing protesters were expected today to protest...
Steve Balich Conservative Activist
Pritzker’s move to match state salary for top staff with his own money raises eyebrows, ethical questions
By Greg Bishop | Illinois News...
Steve Balich Editors note: You ask why the unfunded pension liability is out of control, and the answer is Total Democrat Control. The Future of our Country and our State are at risk of demise due to decisions by...
Chicago, suburban mayors call for hike that could make Illinois' gas tax highest in nation
By Cole Lauterbach and Greg Bishop | Illinois News Network
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After Puerto Rico’s collapse, is your city or state next?
By Jon Cassidy / June 6, 2016 / News / 9 Comments
This island of 3.6 million is losing residents, who are fleeing massive government...
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 60585 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Will County Gazette. Read more..
