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“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein
December 20, 2015

24% of Illinois’ 2017 budget will go to fund the state’s 5 pension plans. Is...

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October 23, 2015

The Chicago Tribune recently reported (behind its paywall): “[Republican Senate Leader Christine]Radogno said lawmakers likely...

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October 15, 2015

From Bloomberg Business: Illinois will delay payments to its pension fund as a prolonged budget...

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October 7, 2015

Today’s vote by the McHenry County Board to deny the motion to put township consolidation...

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October 2, 2015

“The State has the primary responsibility for financing the system of public education.” Constitution of...

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September 11, 2015

“The State has the primary responsibility for financing the system of public education.” Constitution of...

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September 8, 2015

“The State has the primary responsibility for financing the system of public education.” Constitution of...

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September 1, 2015

“The State has the primary responsibility for financing the system of public education.” Constitution of...

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August 31, 2015

“The State has the primary responsibility for financing the system of public education.” Constitution of...

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July 30, 2015

After pensions, the biggest issue facing Illinois taxpayers (at least, until the impending Medicaid crisis...

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July 27, 2015

When talking about the pension problem in Illinois, everyone focuses on the $100 or so...

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July 14, 2015

In 2014, Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) sponsored a bill (H.B. 4268) that would have provided...

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