A statewide concern: Illinois’ population decline outpaces neighboring states – Wirepoints on ABC20 Champaign
“We are not in good shape” Wirepoints’ Ted Dabrowski told ABC 20 Champaign during a segment on Illinois’ latest population losses. Illinois was one of just three states to shrink in the 2010-2020 period and has lost another 300,000 people since then. Ted says things need to change. “It’s too expensive to live here, there aren’t enough good jobs and nobody trusts the government anymore. There’s just other places to go where you can be more satisfied.”
“Lightfoot: ‘Can’t keep taxing the hell’ out of substantial earners” OR Lightfoot: “Can tax the hell out of *suburban* earners” Suburban commuter tax is on the table folks. It’s in NYC and it’ll be here too. It’s a short term fix with long term ramifications – isn’t that why White Plains exists? She’s not talking about it because it’ll be passed with little notice at 3 AM during a polar vortex weekend, with the Democratic Socialist Caucas cheering it on the entire way. I get the feeling that Lightfoot’s progressive ideals are starting to clash with fiscal realities and it’s… Read more »