Today the Chicago-Tribune published an investigative report about Rosemont and the family that runs it.
It’s a story about how the Stephens family has amassed riches and tremendous political clout.
Most of all, however, it is a story about Home Rule.
Illinois Home Rule allows:
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unlimited borrowing
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the option to forgo competitive bidding on contracts
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unprecedented levels of nepotism and other ethical lapses
And no, this isn’t just about the folks in Rosemont. Other Illinois taxpayers are on the hook for Rosemont ventures with $7 million in taxi tax earmarks and subsidies annually, while the villagers enjoy grants of up to $3,000 each.