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Author Archives: Steve Reick
Who Fills the Vacuum in the Illinois GOP “Civil War”, and Why?
Jonah Goldberg has written an article in National Review talking about the recent primary election for Senator in Alabama. I was struck by how much the points he made apply to the current situation within the Republican Party in Illinois. … Continue reading
He Looked Us In The Eye, Then Spat In It
I want to talk today about the glue that binds us together as honorable men and women, in business, in marriage and in life. I want to talk today about trust. As I went through law school and entered the … Continue reading
Sometimes You Have To Hold Your Nose And Vote “Yes”
On Monday, the House finally passed an education funding bill. The last time the legislature passed a funding bill was in 1997, and in those 20 years, the formula has been changed to the point where the original was barely … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Illinois Budget, Property Taxes
Tagged Chicago Public Schools, Education, Education Funding
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Cook County “Pop Tax” Creates Entrepreneurial Opportunity
The latest story to hit the airwaves is the threat by the Federal government to cut off food stamp (SNAP) benefits to Cook County as a result of its 1 cent per ounce “pop tax”, which could result in an … Continue reading
The Pension Shift Buried in the Illinois Budget
As Nancy Pelosi famously said during the Obamacare debate: “(W)e have to pass the bill so you can find out what is in it…” That quote must also be applied to the Budget Implementation Bill (BIMP) passed by the Illinois … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Property Taxes, Public Pensions
Tagged Illinois Budget, Public Pensions
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