Monthly Archives: December 2012

Chicago Ald. Dick Mell (33rd) owns the building that houses his ward operation. Over the past five years, he has paid himself more than $230,000 in rent, more than any other politician who acted as his or her own landlord. … Continue reading →

Political funds controlled by Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, the head of the Illinois Democratic Party, spent more than $900,000 over the past five years on tickets (and related expenses) for White Sox, Cubs, Bulls and Notre Dame games. … Continue reading →

Campaign committees controlled by Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios, the county Democratic Party chairman, spent nearly $200,000 over the past five years at Gibsons, Mart Anthony’s Italian Restaurant and Steakhouse, and other swanky eateries. On the required disclosure filings, he … Continue reading →

Wisconsin has almost 100% funded pension and an unfunded liability per capita of roughly $23 so therefore it’s very manageable for them. Then on the lower end of the spectrum, there are lot of places are faring pretty poorly. Over … Continue reading →