tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.comments2023-10-30T03:00:03.348-05:00News from the Illinois ChannelIllinois Channelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03876874354906469553noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-34941483789457739442014-08-25T12:52:28.291-05:002014-08-25T12:52:28.291-05:00Statement from state Rep. Mike Zalewski, D-Riversi...Statement from state Rep. Mike Zalewski, D-Riverside, on veto of HB 4075 and HB 5331:<br /><br />"I'm disappointed that the two bills I worked on this spring to put consumer safety first and provide a fair marketplace for the ridesharing services were vetoed. I disagree with the contention that this should be decided only locally, as these services stretch across city and county lines and the bills would provide important baseline protections that local governments could build upon. Both the main bill and trailer bill received overwhelming support in the House and Senate in the spring. I will now talk with my colleagues and evaluate the best path for moving forward. It is clear to me we need to provide consumers with the assurances they will get to their destinations safely when they use these services."Illinois Channelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03876874354906469553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-67295692428555418692013-10-03T05:59:45.293-05:002013-10-03T05:59:45.293-05:00This is a valuable information for the people who ...This is a valuable information for the people who are in search of their unclaimed property. Thanks for such healing news brought before our eyes. <b><i>Unclaimed property</i></b> search is not a tough task but a time taking process.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05506658902661020523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-16474728853981384592013-08-21T07:31:06.670-05:002013-08-21T07:31:06.670-05:00Cool!Cool!Christinhttp://bestellipticalsmachine.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-81817396977097380202013-05-10T13:09:42.242-05:002013-05-10T13:09:42.242-05:00SB 2404 is a Trojan horse backed up by a more drac...SB 2404 is a Trojan horse backed up by a more draconian version in the House. It’s an old political maneuver. Take this deal or we’ll give you something worse. You’re being played. Let’s review SB 2404.<br /><br />First, in the civic interest of compromise active members would contribute an additional 2% of their salaries, providing more than $3 billion over the next decade. What’s wrong with that? Well, on its own merit, it is unfair to place such a burden on active working members without assessing the 2% levy on retiree’s pensions as well. The whole concept of “union” is solidarity for all. When solidarity breaks down, people break down. When people break down, the union breaks down. <br /><br />But the benefits of inactive members are also threatened. According to the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, the We Are One Illinois Coalition, including IEA, have negotiated an agreement with Senate President Cullerton concerning pension reform. The agreement is structured as a choice proposal affecting current retirees. The proposal will provide a choice between access to health care and accepting a staggered two-year COLA freeze or keeping your 3% compounded COLA and no retiree health care access. As active and inactive members are being asked to fix a problem they didn’t create, the IEA leadership is expressing more concern for the state’s budgetary health than the welfare of its own constituency. <br /><br />Second, the IEA’s hard-fought funding guarantee requiring lawmakers to make the annual pension and debt payment each year isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. It’s backed up by nothing more than the right of state retirement systems or individuals to bring court action if the payments are not made. But since past failures of the state to make payments into the pension fund already empower retirees and their representatives with actionable legal rights, the IEA is simply trading promises with no effect. State lawmakers acted quickly to influence the legal process in their favor by guaranteeing the pensions of court judges who would adjudicate any such challenges. Hence, except for judges who have been recruited to the state’s cause, the guarantee is just a “feel good” clause. It has no teeth and it can’t bite. <br /><br />Fourth, though it is correct to say the pension crisis is a fiscal crisis that can be resolved only by new sources of revenue, it is a pipe dream to believe that a handful of squeamish lawmakers will close corporate tax loopholes to help boost the state’s future revenues. That has not happened in the past, it is not happening now, and it is not going to happen in the future. Monopoly corporations run the state. They own the media; they control the legislature; and they write the laws to serve one purpose only – maximizing their profits. Their biggest problem is finding new ways to squeeze interest payments on outstanding debt. The state’s future budget will not be balanced by any fair assessment. The austerity psychology that has gripped the state will prompt local districts to close schools and increase class sizes to meet their budgets, and the $3 billion projection will be challenged as fewer and fewer teacher positions are filled.<br /><br />Before buying into SB 2404, as sponsored by the IEA, members should wake up from their fairy tale world. The pension shortfall cannot be resolved within the very system that created it. Focusing on a mirage of legal formalities and insincere budgetary pledges only makes matters worse. How dare we teach our children and grandchildren about democracy and our republican form of government, yet tolerate the festering rot within our institutions! Perhaps a younger generation will learn self-respect in revulsion to the cowardice of our generation.Joe Fougeroussenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-33473849648557037542013-02-11T18:26:32.994-06:002013-02-11T18:26:32.994-06:00Of course they have to clean up Chicago water. Sin...Of course they have to clean up Chicago water. Since water levels are low Chicago river has started draining back to Lake Mich like it used to. <br />All the years Chicago flushed it's toxic waste to the Illinois river killing it for decades.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-21872003333168564302012-09-05T20:10:49.164-05:002012-09-05T20:10:49.164-05:00A graduated income tax is needed.
For 20 years, th...A graduated income tax is needed.<br />For 20 years, the tax rate of 3% was too low. Now the only solution is to join other progressive states with a graduated income tax.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-28340927691159800792012-08-14T13:41:18.454-05:002012-08-14T13:41:18.454-05:00Interesting read I'm going to follow this up f...Interesting read I'm going to follow this up from know on. Thanks for posting.advancedobgynhttp://www.csadvancedobgyn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-87468220902918848042012-08-03T21:23:22.462-05:002012-08-03T21:23:22.462-05:00And. Don't you have anything better to do, lik...And. Don't you have anything better to do, like maybe balane the budget?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-67563403149523853772012-08-03T21:22:04.663-05:002012-08-03T21:22:04.663-05:00What about our military?! They fight for our count...What about our military?! They fight for our country with some losing their lives. If the olympians get tax exemp, I demand tax exemtions for for our military families and veterans. That would probably cut to far into our respresentatives and congressmens pocketbooks, vacations and retirement and make way to much sense, though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-4989552431502765002012-06-06T09:31:48.013-05:002012-06-06T09:31:48.013-05:00So Good post and i will follow you Blog and i hope...So Good post and i will follow you Blog and i hope to follow my blog <a href="http://www.ancient-egypt.info/p/ancient-egyptian-god-and-goddess-map.html" rel="nofollow"> Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddess</a> and see more about <a href="http://www.ancient-egypt.info/2012/03/min-ancient-egyptian-god-of-fertility.html" rel="nofollow"> Min Egyptian God </a> thanks a gain admin ,,,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-27647514762943241412012-05-19T10:18:28.199-05:002012-05-19T10:18:28.199-05:00Illinois is in dire financial straits and yet we f...Illinois is in dire financial straits and yet we fail to utilize the obvious assets we do have. This state’s coal reserves have tremendous value but without technology to reduce the associated pollution that value may never be realized. Coal gasification is an immediate answer that would allow us to utilize our coal in an environmentally safe way. Unfortunately, corporate greed and corruption among our elected leaders prevent the technology from being used. The opportunity to infuse billions of dollars in revenue into Illinois’ economy will be lost.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-81881610501895760682012-05-07T17:06:00.406-05:002012-05-07T17:06:00.406-05:00A patient victim speaks.
The saga of the schizoph...A patient victim speaks. <br />The saga of the schizophrenia drugs is one of incredible profit.Eli Lilly made $65 BILLION on Zyprexa franchise.<br />Described as *the most successful drug in the history of neuroscience* the drugs at $12 pill are used by states to medicate deinstitutionalized mental patients to keep them out of the $500 day hospitals (*Viva Zyprexa* Lilly sales rep slogan).<br />There is a whole underclass block of our society,including children in foster care that are the market for these drugs,but have little voice of protest if harmed by them.I am an exception,I got diabetes from Zyprexa as an off-label treatment for PTSD and I am not a mentally challenged victim so I post.<br /><br />--Daniel HaszardDaniel Haszardhttp://www.zyprexa-victims.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-20707050851669561242012-04-23T01:10:45.004-05:002012-04-23T01:10:45.004-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.kuaile050https://www.blogger.com/profile/17379383794900045818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-24269488825921578172012-04-18T13:01:10.557-05:002012-04-18T13:01:10.557-05:00Thank you for posting this address. I was not abl...Thank you for posting this address. I was not able to attend this event, so seeing a broadcast of it was great. His message is one that all politicians should hear - think more of the next generation than the next election, act wisely on the tough issues, and the people will support you.Kennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-73535378844514760272012-03-21T16:27:56.172-05:002012-03-21T16:27:56.172-05:00Unfortunately this does not include homeowners who...Unfortunately this does not include homeowners who have one of these banks as their servicer but fannie mae or freddie mac is the investor. The servicers are the ones who are making many of the decisions, making the money and blaming the investor guidelines. When in reality it the overlays and robosigning of the servicers causing much o the problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-48522716731871678162012-03-13T23:01:00.085-05:002012-03-13T23:01:00.085-05:00FEMA has denied the residents of Southern IL any a...FEMA has denied the residents of Southern IL any aid to help rebuild from the recent disastrous tornadoes. Southern IL is rural America and forgotten. If you don’t agree, or if you live in rural America, please sign this petition. It will go to the Governor of IL, State & Senate of IL, FEMA and the President. Share this link with anyone who may care about the people of Southern Illinois. These are farmers, teachers, pastors, small business owners. They are you and me…FEMA should care about rural America!<br />http://www.change.org/petitions/rural-america-ignored-by-fema-these-are-the-farmers-that-feed-youKerry Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856255282189702528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-73361040553419131222012-01-31T03:30:31.505-06:002012-01-31T03:30:31.505-06:00get well soon! our prayers are with youget well soon! our prayers are with youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-16671743542331930262012-01-06T02:57:43.638-06:002012-01-06T02:57:43.638-06:00Very well said Hannah! Glad you chose this topic. ...Very well said Hannah! Glad you chose this topic. It is definitely one that needs to be addressed, and I believe it will impact a great many lives.HisEstherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08183294738076663992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-9567451036293521062011-12-29T16:24:30.765-06:002011-12-29T16:24:30.765-06:00Now, after passing 214 new laws.....can you all no...Now, after passing 214 new laws.....can you all now get to the real business this state needs to address? Eliminate pensions and turn them into 401k's like the common folk of this state. No more cronyism. Lets do it before we go further in the toilet!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-42748053809360634822011-12-07T16:08:20.477-06:002011-12-07T16:08:20.477-06:00What about the jobs of the call center employees w...What about the jobs of the call center employees who were in a 5 year contract?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-76472525100991982532011-11-17T17:30:33.118-06:002011-11-17T17:30:33.118-06:00Uhhh...so what? I call for Walsh's resignati...Uhhh...so what? I call for Walsh's resignation; long overdue. So what?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-35062025748120124192011-10-19T16:48:13.395-05:002011-10-19T16:48:13.395-05:00a utility company that already spends quite a bit ...a utility company that already spends quite a bit on infrastructure cant be expected to foot the bill when so many others will benefit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-74266264307642480342011-07-25T22:31:03.173-05:002011-07-25T22:31:03.173-05:00Thank you for uploading the Speecho of Obama and B...Thank you for uploading the Speecho of Obama and Boehne. For the people who don't speak english very good and need It... It´s very usefull... I was listening Obama on CNN and I was reading the speech on your blog... Fantastic. Continue doing it please.<br /><br />THANKSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-74164203309270300652011-07-25T21:38:40.797-05:002011-07-25T21:38:40.797-05:00President Obama's call for moderation,balance ...President Obama's call for moderation,balance and reasonable consensus should be heeded by all.Intransigence has never solved a problem and never will. For the country's sake, I hope and pray that our congressional leaders will take Mr. Obama's comments to heart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-730394571402180302.post-66555688528278263132011-07-25T21:18:12.875-05:002011-07-25T21:18:12.875-05:00I have not always agreed with the President, but o...I have not always agreed with the President, but on this issue, he is 100% bang on.<br /><br />These congressmen and women are elected by the people, and not special interest groups, they must represent the people.<br /><br />It seems that one group within one party can hijack congress. I always thought that we were a country of compromise for the good of the nation. Instead what I see is the downfall of the middel class, as the weathly get wealthier. <br /><br />I do not understand the American people not seeing this.<br /><br />We are on our way to becoming a poorer nation for all. Greed has become the norm.marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638594919767314799noreply@blogger.com