Elected officials can’t seem to retire. The Illinois General Assembly Retirement System had an election of members recently to fill a board vacancy. All receiving pensions from the system were eligible to vote. The winner was former State Rep. and … Continue reading
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With the death of former Republican State Representative Phil Collins, a vacancy was created on the General Assembly Retirement System Board. Seven annuitants have stepped forward to fill his place. All are former legislators, except one. He is former State … Continue reading
The title used to be my wish fulfillment. When I was 14, my sister, about 12, asked our mother if she could have a puff of her cigarette. “Sure,” Mom said. I tried it, too, and started coughing. That was … Continue reading
The title used to be my wish fulfillment. When I was 14, my sister, about 12, asked our mother if she could have a puff of her cigarette. “Sure,” Mom said. I tried it, too, and started coughing. That was … Continue reading