Category Archives: illinois politics

Michael J. Madigan Secret Deposition

Posted on February 1, 2019 by royfmc

This is an interesting read: Chicago’s most powerful alderman is out on bond. A yearslong federal investigation brought forth one count of attempted extortion for Ald. Ed Burke in January. But reports this week … Continue reading →

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Leaving Legislature lucrative for Ed Burke brother now drawing $160K in pensions

Posted on January 27, 2019 by royfmc

Chicago and Illinois taxpayers are still supporting ex-state Rep. Dan Burke. Despite losing a reelection bid last year, the brother of Ald. Edward M. Burke gets two taxpayer-subsidized pensions — expected to pay him a total this year of nearly … Continue reading →

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Interesting Position: Teachers union seeks 5 percent raises, says ‘rich people’ will pay for them

Posted on January 15, 2019 by royfmc

Teachers union seeks 5 percent raises, says ‘rich people’ will pay for them. Chicago Teachers Union leaders on Tuesday submitted their first contract proposals — including 5-percent pay raises — to Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office, though most negotiations are expected … Continue reading →

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The Power to Tax Is Also The Power To Destroy

Posted on January 13, 2019 by royfmc

It’s no mystery why the people of Illinois find themselves in this mess. Lawmakers are making extravagant promises to give people things with other people’s money. Amusement taxes are just the latest and most convenient device to help them achieve … Continue reading →

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The Property Tax Appeal Game in Cook County

Posted on January 4, 2019 by royfmc

The property-tax-assessment process in Cook County is convoluted by design. But here’s how it works in simple terms: First, the Cook County Assessor’s Office assesses the value of every property in the county. The value of any given property is … Continue reading →

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Local Governments’ Alarming Capital Spending Ratios — Strong Towns

Posted on November 2, 2018 by royfmc

There are many ways for state and local governments to run hidden deficits, one of which is deferred maintenance. But it turns out there is a way to measure the extent to which local governments kick the maintenance can down … Continue reading →

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Eradicate Hate In Our Society

Posted on October 29, 2018 by royfmc

What happened in Pittsburgh was horrific and senseless. My prayers go out to all the victims and their families. We must work to eradicate hate in our society.