Everyone hates them, studies have shown that they don't improve safety, and they've been tied to corruption. So, why not get rid of them? Money. Lots of it.
Illinois is ranked the third most-corrupt state in the United States, trailing only Rhode Island and Kentucky. That corruption is costing us big money and opportunities.
I know it's hard to believe, given our state's sterling reputation, that someone in elected office decided to screw over those responsible for electing them.
It seems like every time I pick up the newspaper or surf the internet, there is some study that puts Illinois onto “Top 10 list” of some kind of something bad.