712, I saw that comment too! I also saw the comments of the state treasurer. Don't think anyone can get away with not administering a budget that has been approved. He is also threatening to vetoing the school bill for grades K-12! With out it, many districts will run out of money or will not be abl...

This article is 2 years old but very applicable to what we have been talking about regarding "pension" reform! jc

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ ... olumn.html

So I just had a short conversation with a GEA rep who worked in my department for a couple of years before I retired. She said to her knowledge, not state taxing a state pension is not addressed in the state constitution although there has been little desire to actually do this by legislators. Seal,...

Seal stated this AM that the passage of this budget is really just a stopgap measure and I would totally agree. ST, I think your proposed "weighted" tax would be a very fair way to handle the pension problem and the basic state tax problem in general! I think Cullerton gets it and I think ...

I would be more than happy to pay state taxes on my "fat" pension and have said that a number of times to a number of people. jc

I totally agree with you and I think the administration is ready to do that! Bierman is pretty sharp in my opinion! jc

Is there a chance we can put this subject to rest finally!!! I saw a number of job openings on Twitter for WIU a few minutes ago. It appears that WIU is now hiring! jc

To be honest with you, I could care less about ever joining the Horizon League. Athletics in the Summit is equal to or stronger than the Horizon in my opinion. Valpo leaving for the MVC really hurt them! jc

Knuckle heads the lot! jc

They must be totally exhausted at this point! I wish they would quit with the posturing and get down to serious business! jc