Cook County Board Approves $10.1B Spending Plan That Does Not Hike Taxes, Fees – WTTW (Chicago)

Despite the smooth budget negotiations, Board President Toni Preckwinkle, who is running for reelection, warned dark days are ahead. The financial future of Cook County Health, which is largely funded by the federal government as part of Medicaid, is particularly bleak.
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Hello, Indiana!
5 months ago

Surprise! Taxwinkle sounding the “ dark days “ alarm ( something Joe and the Dems regularly employ to continue the “ climate of fear “ they continue to accuse Trump of creating ) when Uncle Sugar even mentions turning the money tap down. “You can’t expect us to manage with the millions you already give us! We need more! We’re incapable of taking care of ourselves!” seems to be the mantra when the ‘rents cut back on the foolishly squandered allowance.

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