I live in central Illinois and know where my property taxes go. About 90% goes to public schools. We have a grade school tax a seperate tax for the high school and yet another tax for the junior college in the area.
I wouldn't have as much of a complaint if I thought we were getting our moneys worth from the public schools but as it is it's just pouring money down a rat hole.
I am retired and as a retiree Illinois does not tax my pension. I've wondered why some democrat hasn't jumped all over that yet. Well, our current dim governor is getting ready to do just that among other taxes he is going to raise. Including a raise in the state income tax. Politically the state is ruled by Chicago democrats and I am ready to move. Now if I can just talk my wife into it.
Yep. Lousy schools, ignorant teachers -- I finally gave up fighting the system 3 years ago and started homeschooling.
I hate paying for something I'm not using.