Johnson's first point was that the US political system is in desperate need of transparency. Whether Obama or Romney is elected next month, he told the audience, we will still have "a heightened police state in the US." And Obama and Romney are guaranteed to...
Society
30,000 Unfilled Jobs in Illinois
Say “skills gap” to any manufacturer, and invariably they'll respond with the number 600,000. That's the gaping hole of unfilled jobs at U.S. manufacturers — for Illinois, estimates point to 30,000 unfilled jobs. The talent shortfall carries serious consequences. In a...
What Kid’s Need in Schools (that they’re not getting)
Every person in any career should spend 90 minutes in a classroom at least one time in a school year, sharing their stories and setting an example for the students,” he said. “It’s part of giving back. These kids generally don’t see enough examples of why education is...
IL Finances Heading to Social Unrest
"I think it's going to reach a point where there's either social disorder or bankruptcy before people will act," he said. via Crain's Chicago Business. Ya, that sounds about right. But let's back-up a little. This is a quote from a story about how back the finances...