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* ICYMI:10 years after state budget impasse, human services in Illinois again brace for ‘tsunami.’’ Illinois Answers Project… This summer marks a decade since Illinois’ budget impasse began, which ultimately dragged on for two years and decimated human services across the state As governor, Pritzker has touted significant growth in spending under his administration; annual [...]

City Hall must make drastic changes to avoid ‘socking it’ to taxpayers, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley says – Chicago Sun-Times

In the short term, Quigley advocates dramatic cuts, employee layoffs and furlough days in an “austerity budget that focuses on the fundamentals” — and sets aside less needed services — as the only way out of a $1.12 billion budget shortfall. He accused the rookie mayor of ignoring Chicago’s “dirty little secret": “No one really wants to talk about just how bad the pension crisis is because everything hasn’t collapsed yet."

City Hall must make drastic changes to avoid 'socking it' to taxpayers, Rep. Mike Quigley says

The veteran North Side congressman said he’ll decide whether to enter the 2027 mayor’s race after he sees how the public responds to his tough-love message about what’s needed to solve the intransigent problems of Chicago.

City Hall must make drastic changes to avoid ‘socking it’ to taxpayers, Rep. Mike Quigley says – Usa news

Sounding like he’s testing the waters for a 2027 mayoral campaign, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley said Wednesday it’s time for Chicago to make the “drastic changes” needed to solve its myriad financial crises without “socking it” to taxpayers. In the short term, Quigley advocates dramatic cuts, employee layoffs and furlough days in an “austerity budget that focuses on the fundamentals” — and sets aside less needed services — as the only way out of a $1.…