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Letting pension system fail described as tough love for Illinois
Mike “Mish” Shedlock, who runs the blog “MishTalk.com,” believes imposing more taxes on Illinoisans with the biggest pensions can solve the pension crisis.
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Illinois Opportunity Project leader joins Rauner campaign push
Gov. Bruce Rauner's campaign committee has hired Matt Besler, president of the Illinois Opportunity Project, as its chief adviser, the non-profit advocacy announced on Monday.
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Economist says something's got to give: pensions or public schools
Public sector employees and retirees could accept less than their constitutionally protected pensions if they understand it's them or public education, an economist said during an appearance on a recent Chicago-based radio show.
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'Absurd' math used to calculate 'Comeback Agenda,' financial pro says
There won't be any coming back for high-wage earners who will exit Illinois in a hurry if the so-called "Illinois Comeback Agenda" passes, a financial services professional said.
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Radio hosts tell Orland Park: Mayor goes or you lose
Orland Park voters shouldn't be looking for any shoulders to cry on if they don't oust their current mayor over an ongoing pension spiking scandal,the hosts of a Chicago-based talk show said recently.
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Illinois Opportunity Project co-founders: Term limits in Illinois not short-term solution
Term limits are not a short-term solution to Illinois' financial problems, and when or if they are implemented, such limits must be done right or the result will be more of the same, co-founders of a conservative nonprofit said during a recent Chicago-based radio broadcast.
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Critics point out hypocrisy in Madigan attack on Rauner regarding wealth and power
There's a certain hypocrisy to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) accusing Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner of holding the budget process hostage for his wealthy friends and big business in general, a radio talk show's co-hosts said recently.
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Analysts say Trump, Congress can help GOP expand in Illinois
The result of this year’s November election was arguably the most surprising event of 2016.