A continuation of the analysis of the current situation in Illinois by WirePoints: Fact 7 BUDGET DRIVERS Hynes ignored the fact that many of the cost drivers that made the impasse so painful had accelerated to crisis levels long before … Continue reading
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Yesterday, McHenry County Blog reported that former State Rep. Jack Franks began drawing his legislative pension of $4,885.19 a month. At age 55, retired legislators are allowed to start drawing their retirement benefits. A second state retiree benefit is health … Continue reading
Why does it take an elected official to make State government work the way it should? Why can’t citizens who make a reasonable request be provided the service State law says they should be able to get? My former legislative … Continue reading