Some Illinois lawmakers continue to deny that covid aid and other federal stimulus bailed the state out of its fiscal mess. But a look at past and projected revenues from COGFA shows just how much the bailouts blew out the state’s revenues. And now that they’re over, how much harder it will be for Illinois revenues to grow.
Election integrity – both real and perceived – is essential to government’s legitimacy and stability. Illinois, like the rest of the nation, better fix its problems now.
Ted joined Dan and Amy to talk about Chicago’s latest bond offering, why Chicago’s dismal home value growth is due to poor policies, the next $70 million to be spent on migrants, the 9% salary hikes demanded by the CTU, and why Illinois lawmakers voting to stop Chicago’s selective enrollment schools from being closed is hypocritical.
Weekly crime statistics from the Chicago Police Department: Report through 4/21/2024.
Illinois just suffered the lowest presidential primary turnout since 1960, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections. Blame voter apathy on a lack of competitive elections. On gerrymandering. On the concern people have, thinking their votes don’t matter. It’s likely a little bit of each.
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I went to my local McDonalds which was just remodeled. They put in kiosks to order from which few understand how to use and will not take coupons. Two checkouts and no one was there. They were at the drive thru. I waited about 5 minutes then left. No sale.The minimum wage forces companies to automate so how does that help workers? Same at Sam’s Club. They put in 8 or 9 self checkouts but they are easier to use. Customer service has 2 people there and usually long lines plus prices are up everywhere due to higher tax’s. What… Read more »
I actually prefer the kiosks. it takes a few minutes to figure it out (kind of confusing if you don’t want a meal deal) but as soon as you figure it out, its so much better than dealing with the staff.
Next year I think we’ll see the exodus really take off. First it will be the small business owners who can’t afford to do business anymore. Then the average Joe will start to see the effects of the hikes (basic goods and services costing more while his pay stays the same) as yet one more reason not to live here.