Ted was on Chicago’s Morning Answer to talk about the 2022 Census numbers and where people and corporations are moving to, why rising crime and high taxes are driving residents away, why Illinoisans continue to vote for the same politicians and when they’ll wake up, the stakes of Chicago’s mayoral race, and more.
Read more from Wirepoints:
- Red states Texas, Florida crush blue New York, California and Illinois when it comes to 2022 population growth – A Wirepoints 50-state survey
- New 2022 Census data: Illinois’ population down another 104,000, nation’s 3rd-worst drop
- DeSantis’s Florida blows away entire country in competition for people and their wealth
- Illinois has been bleeding its wealthiest residents for years. Now it’s Ken Griffin’s turn to leave.
With $162 billion more from taxpayers, couldn’t you deliver a few bond upgrades, too
Audio and summary 
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.
Whomever is downvoting these comments in this forum must not pay taxes or work. They obviously voted for Governor Flintstone and Creepy Joe, and will be voting for Mayor Groot in two months–even if they do not live in Chicago.
Well Wisconsin is no warmer but they managed grow a bit in spite of Milwaukee and Madison.
Don’t forget young Illinois college students who bypass Illinois to start their careers. No Illinois-fed tax return (too young and they are a dependent), and immediately start their career out of state. Not tracked as an Illinois refugee.
I am a typical Illinois parent today….begged my kids to start their lives outside of Illinois to avoid the Illinois big three : political CIG (corruption; incompetence; and greed).
The best advice to any young person is get the hell out of Illinois ASAP. Do not tell anyone you are from Illinois as they will think you must be mentally challenged.
This same advice applies to everyone in Illinois. Let all the greedy government workers eat their own young.
Can’t imagine why people are leaving Illinois. Could it be: : — the most business hostile laws/regulations in America — the most burdensome tax structures/tax rates in the US — a failing educational system at all levels — the worst fiscal basket case among all 50 states — out of control crime/soft on crime Democrats that have made law and order impossible — crooked and corrupt unions that have a stranglehold on government — the worst corruption of any state/one party misrule — a Democrat state energy suicide pact that will give Illinois 3rd world power blackouts and last but… Read more »