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In Part 1 of this two part series we discover that the supposedly “modest” average teacher pension is 4 to 7 times greater than the equivalent Social Security pension for the same years worked and salary earned. In Part 2 we examine the other pension state systems: SURS (State University Retirement System), SERS (State Employees Retirement System), JRS (Judges Retirement System) and GARS (General Assembly Retirement System).
Read MoreHow much pension should be paid to part-time employees with partial careers? Part 1 of 2: Teachers lead the offensive against pension reform. The public relations offensive by the IEA (Illinois Education Association) and…
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Quinn Cuts funding for handicapped but hands out $10,000 pension increases If your state pension exceeds $333,333 per year do you really need another $10,000 to make it thru the economic downturn at the…
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If A Golden Apple Award for Teachers, Why Not A Golden Handcuff Award for Politicians? Since teachers have the Golden Apple Award I thought it only appropriate to have a similar award for politicians…
Read MoreEditor’s note: This is a big story that I missed from a month ago – either I wasn’t paying attention to the news that day or it didn’t get the coverage it deserved. The excerpt…
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IL could save $500 million/yr by adopting WI administrator compensation plan. We all know Wisconsin is in trouble financially and that they have trouble with their public sector unions just like Illinois. But as…
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St. Libory Public School District 30 shows us how to do it. The most costly government function in Illinois, by far, is K-12 education funding. Few realize how much we spend because that is…
Read MoreEditor’s note: Congressman Mike Pence’s short speech to the March for Life is posted below, with emphasis added. Pence Addresses March for Life WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Mike Pence made the following remarks…
Read MoreBoth are impervious to logic and facts: Perhaps garlic would work? By Bill Zettler An unending cascade of misinformation continues to come out of Springfield, union headquarters and the media so let me say…
Read MoreWhen Illinois becomes a red-state in 2012 how does the “Man from Illinois” win? Pat Quinn has done Republicans and America a great favor by managing the passage of IL’s huge tax increase. The…
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Work for Yourself 45 Years, Pay In $260,000 Get $28,000 Social Security. Anybody see a problem here? This is what happens when you live in a state with no accountability, no transparency and massive…
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Legislators will get $55,000 – no wonder they are against pension reform. By Bill Zettler The title of this article tells you everything you need to know about Illinois pensions: they cannot be paid,…
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Editor’s note: Another excellent press release from National Taxpayers United of Illinois reporting the research of state pension expert Bill Zettler. Top 50 General Assembly Pensions Reveal Million Dollar Payouts as Tax…
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Legislators will get $55,000 – no wonder they are against pension reform. By Bill Zettler The title of this article tells you everything you need to know about Illinois pensions: they cannot be paid,…
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Phys Ed teacher pulls down $191,124, Superintendent $350,154. By Bill Zettler As Illinois citizens struggle with the severe economic downturn plaguing the state, Illinois public school employees enjoy another record year of salaries, fringe…
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