Blago gets 14 years

He finally admits to illegal acts

The Beauty of a Union

Two Union officials subbed for a day and are now eligible for hefty teacher's pensions in Illinois, and its all legal.  Unions were well represented at occupy wall street, where should people show up to occupy union bosses?

Blagojevich convicted on 17 of 20 counts

Former Illinois Governor Rob Blagojevich has been convicted on 17 of 20 counts against him. Blagojevich said he was stunned by the verdict. One juror said that it was hard to convict him because he was so personable.

Cook County owes $108 Billion

Cook County has various debt, and pension liabilities totally $108 Billion

Ads on Illinois License plates?

Hard up for money the Illinois state legislature is considering selling advertisements on their license plates