Totaling the unsustainable tax increases and windfall revenue during Pritzker Administration – Wirepoints
May 26, 2026
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With $162 billion more from taxpayers, couldn’t you deliver a few bond upgrades, too
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A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.
excellent example of bloat: over $150K for a part-time job requiring minimal skill level
Chicago aldermen receive pensions, which are often more generous than those for other city workers. They can receive up to 80% of their final salary after 20 years of service, compared to the 30 years other city employees often need to reach their maximum benefit. Benefit formula: Aldermen can receive up to 80% of their final salary after 20 years of service. For comparison, most other city employees need 30 years of service to receive a comparable maximum benefit. Retirement eligibility: A Chicago alderman with 20 years of service is eligible for a pension at age 55 or greater, according to the Municipal Employees’ Annuity… Read more »
Sure they are. And they’ll take it. Why ? Because they’re greedy, lazy bastards who do nothing for their constituents