The $15 billion budget deficit facing the state of Illinois is unquestionably serious business, and elected officials and academics from across the state have weighed in on how best to address the crisis without sacrificing vital human services.
But it would be hard to imagine the debate getting any more absurd than this: state Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno, a Republican from Chicago's outlying suburbs, turning to budgetary advice from rapper Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan fame.
But it would be hard to imagine the debate getting any more absurd than this: state Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno, a Republican from Chicago's outlying suburbs, turning to budgetary advice from rapper Raekwon of Wu-Tang Clan fame.
