Another Huge Union Payout Will Hasten Chicago’s Demise – City Journal

"When Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker signed legislation in August that would retroactively boost the pension payouts of some Chicago police and firefighters, he did more than just increase the city’s unfunded pension liability by another $11.1 billion. He also marked a watershed moment for the city and state, by making clear that elected officials have no intention of addressing a looming fiscal crisis. Illinois is a byword for financial mismanagement."
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P.T. Bombast
7 months ago

To repeat myself … the faster the decline, the sooner the bankruptcy. At some point the State will have to authorize Chapter 9 or the State itself will need a Puerto Rico reorg.

Call my shrink
7 months ago

He signed that bill to stick it to Pinhead. And the rest of Chicago

Last edited 7 months ago by Call my shrink
Leaving Soon, just not soon enough
7 months ago

Payback is a Bitch for the taxpayers.

Free at Last
7 months ago

It’s what Chicago and Illinois voted for. Your neighboring states thank you. You are the gift that just keeps on giving.

Ataraxis
7 months ago
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