David's Corner

Immigrants helped build the USA. Immigrants are friendly and  hard working.  I'm comfortable around them. Why shouldn't they be treated with respect and compassion? I support Congress passing an Immigration bill that gives the  young adult " Dreamers" a path to citizenship. These people deserve respect and  should  not be underestimated  for their  contribution to our country.

With less than 20 regular season games to go in the 2017 season, I project the Chicago Cubs will repeat as World Series champions. They've  got the muscle, they've got the hustle. They  must stay healthy. What do you think?

We have a state budget  after more than two years-- no thanks to Gov. Bruce Rauner. But the school funding bill that the Governor held Chicago and our children hostage to his childish agenda, will get our  schools open on time. I want to wish our students, teachers and parents a safe and successful school year!

Cook County is becoming a free for all of taxing, spending  and layoffs as the County bounces in and out of court trying  to collect the county soda tax, allowing Cook County to close a multi-million dollar budget hole. Not closing this hole will result in 300 layoffs, half  of them in the giant Cook County jail. Who knew such a sweet tax could result in such a bitter aftertaste?  

Finally, we have a State budget! Our public officials did what we put them in office to do. Hopefully, our leaders can begin working on the real problems this state has. The prisons, hospitals, nursing homes and many schools  are part of the walled problem in this country today. We are hiding  our problems behind these walls  This is a tragic waste of human talent and taxpayer  money. What  should be done about this?

I think President Trump is all tied up with Russia. He is acting suspiciously. I think his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is in over his head. The president needs to spend more time doing what he was elected to do, Please, Mr. President, less tweeting and more working! Closer to home, Governor Rauner is wasting time on his personal agenda for the rich and powerful, while the poor and needy fall behind as their social services and schools are starved for money and closing. Please Governor Rauner, be a leader and think about everyone!

Another legislative year passed by without a state budget. No  agreement, no compromise. Meanwhile, good programs are going under and needy people from all walks of life are being neglected. Education, social services, mental health, housing, literacy, public safety and all of the other staff and services  that make the "Land of Lincoln" special and great are fading away. Shame on you Governor for failing your people. Call Gov Rauner and ask him to reach an agreement 312.814.2121.