The unions decided to keep their benefits. That was more important than letting the commuters ride the CTA. And the personal grief of Democratic Party Lieutenant Governor Scott Lee Cohen’s son was more important that the doomsday for CTA strap … Continue reading
Category Archives: Art Turner
Yesterday I wrote more stories about Springfield than I ever have before in one day. I covered Mike Tryon’s campaign sign bill, Jack Franks’ recall constitutional amendment and the John Cullerton/James Meeks’ 67% income tax hike/ services sales tax imposition … Continue reading
State Rep. Art Turner (D-Chicago) came up with a perhaps too revealing summary of Democrat attempts to raise income taxes 50%. After an extended part caucus in which a reported 39 of the needed votes seemed to have identified themselves, … Continue reading
The Chicago Tribune has finally noticed the impact of last year’s minuscule CPI increase on schools. Readers of McHenry County Blog could have figured out the angst school and other tax district officials are feeling well before the Thursday Tribune … Continue reading