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.
As of 2021, Miroslava Mejia Krug, serving as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Chicago Public Schools (CPS), had a reported base salary of $230,000. OpenPayrolls
In addition to her base pay, she received benefits totaling $42,927, bringing her total compensation to $272,927 for that year. This compensation is significantly higher than the average pay for school employees, reflecting the responsibilities associated with her executive role.
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Specific details about her benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement contributions, or other perks, are not publicly disclosed.
To CTU-there’s no money for your outrageous demands, especially with poor student performance.