Illinois lawmakers rely on secrecy and shortcuts in the budget process. In 2015, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities ranked Illinois’ process among the nation’s worst, citing lack of long-run cost or revenue forecasts. Over a decade later, it’s only deteriorated further.
If this bill passes, say goodbye to local control over all Illinois parks and expect to see open drug and alcohol use, needles, no sanitation and fire hazards, but no ordinary park users.