The Daily Beast has some interesting data on which states have the highest rate of gun sales per 100k folks. It's safe to say that Illinois is not on the list.
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Chicago Aldermen: White Collar Criminals
An analysis of pension fund documents for 21 aldermen who retired under the plan shows they are in line to receive nearly $58 million during their expected lifetimes, though contributions and assumed investment returns are predicted to cover just $19 million, or a...
Jim Rogers: Worry About 2013, Panic About 2014
If you don't know Jim Rogers you should. I first heard about him maybe 15 or so years ago. I was riding my Harley around and someone gave me Jim's book, Investment Biker. It's a great read and for several months I wanted to grow-up to be Jim Rogers. Also...
No Tax Refund if You Owe Parking Tickets
Really? Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday referred to people and businesses with unpaid city debts as "the deadbeats and the delinquents" after winning City Council approval to intercept their state income tax refunds to collect millions of dollars. ... At every level...