National Public Radio’s Debacle and the ‘Vibe Shift’ – Wirepoints
April 18, 2024
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Hopefully, all media will get the message, in Illinois, too.
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The departure of Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, highlights one example of how pension sweeteners Illinois lawmakers passed decades ago are putting taxpayers on the hook for extravagant benefits today.
Cullerton is set to receive more than $2 million in state pension payments over the course of his retirement, should he live to age 85. He will take home nearly $4.2 million if he lives to age 95, which is $1.3 million more than he would have received without the special sweetener. SIGN UP HERE FOR FREE WIREPOINTS DAILY NEWSLETTER
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Ted joined Tom Miller of WJPF to talk about Illinois’ highest-in-the-nation property taxes, why lawmakers don’t want to touch the tax’s cost drivers, just how much Illinoisans’ tax burden has grown over the decades, why Gov. Pritzker failed to meet his promise to reform property taxes, and more.
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Chicago Weekly Crime Tracker – Wirepoints
April 17, 2024
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Weekly crime statistics from the Chicago Police Department: Report through 4/14/2024.
Maybe a WHISTLEBLOWER who was wearing a wire found out that Cullerton was part of a COLLUSION. If so would his pension be REDACTED? There would be no IMPEACHMENT since he voluntarily retired. Maybe there is some evidence of QUID PRO QUO! With all this going on he could suffer from an OBSTRUCTION would then the taxpayer then be liable for medical bills? Just curious! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!