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.
He should hold a sign on the exit of the interstate saying “Will work for food” like any other beggar.
They mayor should start with fat governor’s that rip their toilets out to avoid paying taxes.
Chicago residents grab your wallets and hide them . He will not consider lay-offs or other taxpayer saving ideas . He just keep raising taxes .
Maybe Johnson and Gates can pay their city bill first. Has Johnson caught up with his outstanding water bills?
Are those “loopholes” why they are moving out and taking jobs with them?
When asked to explain what “progressive revenue” is the mayor responded by listing everything he wants to spends money on.
Delusional jackass
“Progressive revenue” is another lovely, made-up phrase that does not necessarily have a negative connotation unless you’re aware of who’s using the phrase.