Crises demand maximum scrutiny of government. Illinois is failing. – Our Monthly Crain’s Article

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3 years ago

If news people in Chicago or Illinois had half a brain this might be news.

Poor Taxpayer
3 years ago

Illinois is not failing. It has FAILED long ago.
The greed of the cops, teachers and firemen is unheard of in modern history.
Why do you think there is a mass exodus from Illinois.
Lots of tax money going to sunny Florida. Just like lots of rich pensioners going to Florida.
If you feel like you are being screw, it is because you are.

Illinois Entrepreneur
3 years ago

Nice article, and all well said. I remember when you used to be able to comment on Crain’s articles, and then they took the commenting feature away. I spoke to one of their editors about it (managing?) and she indicated that moderating the content of the comments was becoming a burden bigger than the benefit. I thought that was a big loss for Crain’s because their writers did a good job of interacting with intelligent comments. I am guessing that they worry about liability? Allowing commenting seems like such a big plus for local publications, and as a reader, I… Read more »

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