Trib’s Zorn is for doing something about pensions. But not the right thing.
The Chicago Tribune’s Eric Zorn, who earlier admitted he knew little about the Illinois Constitution’s pension protection clause, came out for “doing something” on his blog today.
Of course, the only something that is being considered at the moment is Madigan’s pension bomb.
Which his editorial board was effusive about.
But even Zorn has his moments of doubt.
Of course, the only something that is being considered at the moment is Madigan’s pension bomb.
Which his editorial board was effusive about.
But even Zorn has his moments of doubt.
Our editorial board has long championed pension reform and expresses enthusiasm today for the new proposal floated by House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Madigan’s bill incorporates several reforms we have advocated on this page: requiring younger employees to work more years on the job and pay more toward their
Breaking. Madigan’s nuclear pension bomb passes out of committee on a 9 to 1 vote.
9:45 AM.
Construction halted on UNO’s “Madigan High.” Who paid for UNO junkets to Disneyland for “training”?
With Speaker Madigan greasing the way, the Illinois state legislature wrote a check for $98 million to Juan
Peoria Democratic Party precinct committee member: “I will not vote for, work for, or contribute money toward any candidate involved in this pension screwing of Illinois retirees.”
I will not vote for, work for, or contribute money toward any candidate involved in this pension screwing of Illinois retirees.
I am a Democratic Party precinct committee person in Peoria, IL. and have worked and contributed to candidates who now are taking away thousands of dollars from my family income for
No to Madigan’s nuclear option.
The in box. “Dear Representative Moylan.”
Dear Representative Moylan,
I cannot believe the pension survey I received in the mail today.
I am a retired teacher in Park Ridge. I voted for you. I had a sign for you in my yard, and urged my friends and neighbors, and fellow teachers, to vote for you.
I attended a meet-and-greet sponsored by Irene Kappos, where you told me you would always