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Independent research, commentary and news aggregation. We connect the dots between Illinois government, economy and people. #twill
Chicago, IL
Joined November 2012
Which is worse, financial malfeasance or a flagrant lie to justify it? . Take your pick. Both are nothing short of astonishing when it comes to Pritzker’s hike of benefits for two of Chicago’s already broke #pensions. #twill @GovPritzker #muniland.
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"An unfunded mandate foisted on the city." A far cheaper and simpler solution was readily available.
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Southland Chicago used to be booming… now it’s a parking lot in many places. Via @Wirepoints on @MorningAnswer. #twill.
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Mark joined Dan Proft to paint a grim picture of Illinois’ financial trajectory, focusing particularly on the state’s spiraling property taxes, unsustainable public spending, and a lack of political...
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Mayor Johnson's constant push for tax hikes is a killer for Chicago's economy. Johnson, Lightfoot and Pritzker's policies have crushed growth. Chicago area GDP is up just 4% since 2019, slowest among nation’s 15 largest metros. Via @Wirepoints . #twill
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RT @MorningAnswer: .@GlennonMarkE, founder and executive editor of @Wirepoints, painted a grim picture of Illinois’ financial trajectory, f….
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Illinois lawmakers among highest paid in country, double national average. With the latest pay hike, salaries jumped to $98K. Per diem and bonuses for leadership/committee positions account for the rest. Via @Wirepoints on @thecentersquare. #twill
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RT @CortesSteve: Thank you, @Wirepoints, for reviewing my new documentary!. They do terrific data analysis of public policy issues, with a….
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The first EV bus maker @GovPritzker picked to subsidize with your tax dollars – Lion Electric – has gone bankrupt. Lion has now voided their warranties in the US. No big deal. Pritzker has found a second bus maker to subsidize. Via @Wirepoints . #twill.
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When will politicians learn? How many times must the lesson be taught? Industrial central planning by government doesn't work. Government is no good at picking winners and losers. Leave that to the...
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‘You don’t know Barack,’ says former Chicagoan Steve Cortes in a blistering, new documentary. Cortes looks back at the broken promises, dashed hopes and racial tribalism now so prevalent in America. Via @Wirepoints. #twill @CortesSteve @BarackObama.
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No, this isn't about Obama's alleged role in the "Russiagate" hoax, currently capturing the headlines. There's much more that many probably don't know about the Obama Administration, making a new,...
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Chicagoans are about to be hammered by property tax hikes. The city has a $1.2 B deficit. CPS, a $734 M deficit. The RTA, a $771 M shortfall. And a multi-billion $ pension-sweetener bill is on Pritzker's desk. Politicians keep covering up the mess they make. Via @Wirepoints
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RT @zerohedge: The Toxic Combination Of Illinois' Sanctuary Status And The SAFE-T Act
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It’s an infuriating example of how criminals in Illinois are prioritized over victims and their families
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Chicago's public safety pension funds have to pay out $68 B in benefits through 2055. But they have just $6 B in assets today. Retirement security for our police and firemen has been destroyed. If Pritzker signs a new bill on his desk, he'll make things even worse. Via
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RT @MorningAnswer: .@DanProft and @Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski (@ilpoliski) dissected the mounting failures of big-government policy….
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His alleged crimes were heinous. Abuse of a corpse. Concealing a death and obstruction of justice. Class 4 felonies. How two laws – Illinois’ sanctuary status and the SAFE-T Act – combined to wreak havoc. Via @Wirepoints. #twill @GovPritzker #crime.
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His alleged crimes were heinous. Abuse of a corpse. Concealing a death and obstruction of justice. Class 4 felonies. It’s an infuriating example of how criminals in Illinois are prioritized over...
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Illinois' legislature passed a bill to increase Chicago pension debts, worsen retirement security for police and fire, and ensure more tax hikes. Maybe a junk rating again. Will @GovPritzker sign the bill? Via @Wirepoints in @WSJopinion. #twill #muniland
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There’s a new Chicago pension sweetener bill on Gov. Pritzker's desk that, if he signs it, could trigger copycat demands. And that could lead to a crippling $100B-plus in new costs for taxpayers. It’s up to Mr. Pritzker either to veto or to own this pension malpractice.
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Gov. Pritzker is hiding behind CNBC's business ranking for Illinois (13th). The media company’s findings run in stark contrast with the reality Illinoisans and businesses live under day in and day out. Like the nation's:. Highest property taxes. Worst credit rating
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Illinois tax dollars are being used to pay top dollar for just 50 new jobs by Pure Lithium, a battery maker. About $88K in subsidies for every job created. It's just the next top-down, winners/losers pick by Pritzker. Via @Wirepoints. #twill @GovPritzker.
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"Counting on innumeracy." Maybe that should be his campaign motto.
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Two more reasons to fear Gotion’s Manteno factory: kill switches and a land grab. “There is a distinction between green tech and ‘red tech,’" says @Michael7ucci. Via @Wirepoints . #twill @GovPritzker @Gotion48660.
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To the already long list of reasons to stop this project, add these.
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25% of Illinoisans are dependent on government's #Medicaid because there aren't enough good jobs in Illinois. Illinois' economic growth since Gov. Pritzker took office is nation's 4th-worst. Ditto for employment growth. Via @Wirepoints. #twill.
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Ted joined Chicago Tonight to discuss the impact the federal government's Big, Beautiful Bill will have on Medicaid in Illinois. “When you have 25% of your population on something like this, someth...
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Pritzker is Johnson is Mamdani: the growing alignment between the far-left political agenda in New York City and the policies already being enacted in Chicago and Illinois under Mayor Johnson and Gov. Pritzker. Via @Wirepoints on @MorningAnswer. #twill
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