Illinois Lawmakers Thumb Noses at Constitution to Impose New Taxes – Wirepoints
June 9, 2026
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A mess of uncertainty and litigation is sure to follow.
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With $162 billion more from taxpayers, couldn’t you deliver a few bond upgrades, too
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That also increases their lifetime pension – sweet deal … if you can get it!
Hmm, I wonder if Detroit would have had a better outcome with aldermen.
There is no pre election dilemma. They will vote for it and willingly grab the cash with a smirk on their faces, although they do prefer their cash in an envelope under the table.
For 50 people who did ZERO for the taxpayers of Chicago this year, they should get a 10 pct pay cut
The only alderpeople who will pass up a 10% raise are the ones running for mayor. All others will accept and maybe commit to not accepting one next year (when it’s smaller).
Remember, many of these alderpeople have no other skillset that will get them anywhere near their current alderperson salary. They’re gonna grab as much as they can, while they can.
Aldermen get to vote if they will give themselves an almost 10% pay raise. That’s like asking the wolves if they want sheep for dinner while the sheep wonder what’s gonna happen. Incredible.