John Klingner

1 week ago | wirepoints.org | John Klingner

June 19, 2025 June 19, 2025 Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Ted joined Tom Miller to talk about the circus that was Gov. Pritzker’s congressional testimony, how much Illinoisans are paying for illegal immigrants, why our political leaders prioritize illegals over citizens, Illinois’ continued loss of population and competitiveness, and more. Read more from Wirepoints: How to destroy a state: swap out the wealthy for illegal immigrants Illinois leaders continue to push resistance,...

1 week ago | wirepoints.org | John Klingner

By: Ted Dabrowski and John KlingnerWhether they’re doing it on purpose or out of just plain ineptitude, Illinois’ political leaders have been slowly destroying this state. More recently, they’ve moved into overdrive. What we’re talking about is all the wealth the state is giving up by pushing out wealthier taxpayers and inviting less wealthy people in. Not to mention the flood of illegal immigrants that have been “welcomed” to Illinois, many fully dependent on the state.

1 week ago | wirepoints.org | John Klingner

June 17, 2025 June 17, 2025 Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Ted joined Dan and Amy to highlight the longstanding dysfunction in Chicago Public Schools and Illinois state finances – namely, that many schools are nearly empty but remain open at massive cost to taxpayers. They also touched on Illinois’ broader economic challenges, including business flight and stagnant job creation, such as Japanese robotics firm Yaskawa’s decision to leave Waukegan for Wisconsin. Read more from Wirepoints:...

1 week ago | wirepoints.org | John Klingner

By: Ted DabrowskiA jury of “everyday Illinoisans” found former Speaker of the House Mike Madigan guilty on 10 counts of corruption, including conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud, on February 12, 2025. Now he’s been sentenced. 7.5 years behind bars. A $2.5 million fine. Does his sentence matter? Well, for sure he should be punished. But if you ask if his imprisonment matters to Illinois going forward, the answer is no. It’s hard to find a way his punishment ends corruption in this state.

1 week ago | wirepoints.org | John Klingner

By: Ted Dabrowski and John KlingnerThe economic consequences of Illinois’ spending on illegal immigrants are real. Everyone gets hurt by the higher taxes that spending billions more imposes. But there’s much more to the migrant problem than that. Our schools are being overwhelmed. Unemployment will likely jump. And so will poverty. Our streets have become less safe. And our economy will suffer. If Wirepoints had been at Gov.