"We've reached a point in society where access to fettuccine at Olive Garden is vastly more secure than deciding who is Commander-in-Chief of the country" - @StephenM
It's INSANE because it's true
Governor DeSantis and Governor Pritzker each just signed their 8th state budgets. The contrast couldn't be starker. And the lesson is that who you elect matters. Change out the politicians and you get different policies.
For reference, Florida is 1.8x more populous than IL, 23.37m people compared to 12.71m people. Now consider these points:
1. FL general revenue budget is $52B, IL is $56B. Because state's have different ways of budgeting, lookimg at the total FY27 budgets, FL =$117B, IL=$130B. This doesn't make sense.
2. Pritzker advocated for and signed the largest budget in state history this year and in previous years. DeSantis has lowered the amount spent every year for the last four years and vetoed over $10B in spending during his time in office. Pritzker's budget is up $16B since he took office.
3. Pritzker brags about his credit upgrades, but IL has the worst state credit rating, FL has the best credit rating.
4. FL has a rainy day fund of $18B. IL rainy day fund is $2B.
5. FL is pushing $78B in road programs and moving planned projects ahead 5-15 years. IL can't even get projects planned, permitted and built in a timely manner, so many projects are left undone and money sits in an account collecting interest. And now that surplus interest is being sent to the CTA to bail them out.
6. DeSantis has given back over $9B in taxes. Pritzker has raised taxes every year for a total of over $77B according to IPI.
9. FL is giving $5,000 signing bonuses for police officers. IL politicians want to defund the police.
10. FL is on the cusp of eliminating property taxes for 60% of home owners and they have no state income tax. IL has the highest property taxes, plus individial income and estate taxes, high corporate taxes, and there's been no attempt to meaningfully lower property taxes.
Yes, elections have consequences. But, it can all ve reversed. DeSantis barely got elected 8 years ago. Your vote matters.
Chicago Public Schools FORCED to lay off 1,458 Employees, 432 Teachers, and 677 Special Ed. Classroom Assistants in order to meet $734 Million budget deficit.
Chicago has spent over $638 Million on illegals since August 2022.
You get what you vote for, Chicago.
After 60+ years, Chicago’s iconic Ford City Mall is closing its main doors permanently tomorrow at noon, following an emergency court order triggered by severe structural decay, rampant retail theft, and shootings.
Shootings & Violence: Just days ago on June 13, a 21-year-old man was shot and killed during a chaotic overnight gathering in the mall parking lot, fueling immediate demands from local leaders to shutter the complex before it gets abandoned.
Rampant Retail Theft: The mall became a magnet for organized crime, smash-and-grabs, and street takeovers. High-profile incidents—including a massive $200,000 jewelry heist at JCPenney—forced remaining retailers to flee due to a severe lack of security.
Structural "Death Trap": Beyond the violence, a Cook County judge ruled that the owner, Namdar Realty Group, created a public nuisance by ignoring broken fire sprinklers, exposed wiring, major flooding, and widening sinkholes.
Hey Chicago Bears Fans,
Your blood is about to boil reading this:
I just did some research. The state of Illinois has spent over $2.5 BILLION on free benefits for illegals last year.
At the same time Illinois Governor @JBPritzker was telling the Bears there’s “no money” for tax relief on a new stadium.
Let that sink in.
For $2.5 billion the state of Illinois could have PAID for a new stadium for the Chicago Bears.
Instead, they spent it paying for lavish benefits for aliens, while running a $3 billion deficit and losing a franchise they've had for over 100 years.
This is what Democrat priorities look like. They hate you and will destroy your state for power.
Hey, Chicago, how do you feel about your sleazy democratic politicians spending 2.5 billion on illegal immigrants instead of trying to keep the Bears in Chicago?