Wirepoints’ Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer: Illinois Budget’s New Taxes Face Serious Constitutional Challenges
June 12, 2026
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A mess of uncertainty and litigation is sure to follow.
With $162 billion more from taxpayers, couldn’t you deliver a few bond upgrades, too
Dont need cops in Chicago, nobody cares that crime is out of control. State’s Attorney Foxx doesnt care. Lightslipper doesn’t care, Judge Evan’s doesn’t care. Voters who constantly elect liberal enemies of society don’t care. Let them suffer.
Progressive Democrats declared war on law enforcement in such an egregious manner that many opted out of the profession. At the same time, there was an effort to empty the prisons of dangerous felons using Covid and equitable treatment as reasons. Finally, progressive states like Illinois enacted new laws to prevent holding criminals accountable, and blue counties elected progressive social justice warriors (looking at you Lil Kim) to stop prosecuting violent offenders. Viola, you have out of control violence in the streets! This is all on JB, BD Lori, Lil Kim and Judge Tim. Chicago will never be able to… Read more »
The “empty the prisons” movement was preceded by the “empty the county jail” movement, which was initiated by Toni Toni. She is also responsible for some of Judge Tim’s behavior. You should add her to your list of officials who are responsible for destroying the police and the Chicago community.
You are absolutely correct. I apologize for the oversight. Toni “Soda Pop” Taxwinkle should definitely be added to the list.