Citizens livid after hearing Illinois is slated to spend $2.5B on illegals

«Citizens 'livid' after being fed bullshit by right wing 'news' outlet.»

«Just rename the site meanbean ffs it's mainly him on here I'm bout done...»

«Meanbean is the ghey-est mfer alive. The TDS with that one is monumental. Ffs!»

«@indianjew. wtf???

Tell us how you have a SEVERE case of TDS without telling us you have TDS....»

«@RandomMalaka my bff when i lived in Milwaukee was 1st gen Greek. He dead, now its you YAAAAY GURL TAWK»

«Are they any good at chopping firewood, i need to stock up for next winter and the pajetts are awful at it, i think because they burn cowshit and have never split a log. If im lucky carney wont find my firewood to put a carbon tax on.»

«No healthcare, but 2.5B for illegals?»

«NO REFUNDS!

... don't forget to vote democrat next term.»

«Democrats are for americans last and is why they won't be in power again.»

«wHy DoNt ThEyGeT wOrK vIsAs hurrrr durrrr
Obtaining a work visa for the U.S. involves a multi-step process that can vary in length depending on the visa type and other factors. Here's a general overview of the process and typical timeframes:
Work Visa Process:
* Job Offer and Employer Petition:
* Crucial First Step: You generally need a job offer from a U.S. employer.
* Employer Files Petition: Your prospective employer must file a "Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker" (Form I-129) with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on your behalf.
* Labor Condition Application (LCA) or Labor Certification: For some visa categories (like H-1B, H-2A, H-2B), your employer might first need to obtain a Labor Condition Application (LCA) or a labor certification from the Department of Labor. This ensures that hiring a foreign worker won't negatively impact U.S. workers and that the wages meet certain standards.
* USCIS Petition Processing:
* USCIS reviews the petition filed by your employer.
* If approved, USCIS sends a Notice of Action (Form I-797) to your employer.
* Complete Online Visa Application (DS-160):
* Once the petition is approved, you (the applicant) need to complete the online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160.
* You'll need to upload a photo that meets the specific requirements.
* Pay Application Fees:
* Pay the required visa application fees.
* Gather Supporting Documents:
* Collect all necessary documents, which typically include:
* Passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay.
* DS-160 confirmation page.
* Application fee payment receipt.
* Photo (if the upload failed).
* Petition Receipt Number (from Form I-129 or I-797).
* Any other documents specific to your visa category (e.g., educational degrees, work experience letters, civil documents).
* Schedule and Attend Visa Interview:
* Schedule an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate in your home country.
* Attend the interview, where a consular officer will ask about your reasons for travel, your qualifications, and your intent to return to your home country (for non-immigrant visas).
* Visa Issuance:
* If the interview is successful, your visa will be issued. Some applications may require further administrative processing after the interview.
Timeframes:
The processing time for a U.S. work visa can vary significantly, ranging from a few weeks to several months, and even over a year in some cases. Several factors influence this:
* Type of Visa: Different visa categories have different processing times.
* H-1B (Specialty Occupations): Typically 3-6 months for regular processing. There's also an annual cap, and often a lottery process for H-1B visas.
* L-1 (Intra-company Transferee): Often 3-4 months.
* O-1 (Extraordinary Ability): Usually 2-3 months.
* P-1 (Athletes/Entertainers): Can be 3-6 months.
* Q-1 (Cultural Exchange): 15 days to 3 months.
* USCIS Service Center: Processing times can vary between different USCIS service centers.
* Case Complexity: More complex cases or those requiring additional evidence (RFE - Request for Evidence) will take longer.
* Consulate Workload: The specific U.S. embassy or consulate where you have your interview can have varying wait times for appointments and processing.
* Premium Processing: For an additional fee, many work visa petitions (Form I-129) are eligible for "premium processing," which guarantees a decision within 15 calendar days. This significantly speeds up the USCIS petition approval stage but does not affect the visa interview scheduling or administrative processing time at the consulate.
* Annual Quotas: Some visa categories have annual quotas (like the H-1B), which can lead to delays or the need to wait for the next fiscal year if the cap is met.
General Estimates:
* Employer Petition (USCIS):
* Regular processing: Weeks to several months (e.g., H-1B: 3-6 months, L-1: 3-4 months).
* Premium processing: 15 calendar days.
* Visa Interview Wait Times (Consulate): These vary widely by country and can be checked on the Department of State's website.
* Administrative Processing (Post-Interview): If required, this can take several weeks or even months.
It's highly recommended to consult the official USCIS and Department of State websites for the most current processing times and specific requirements for the work visa category you are interested in. An experienced immigration attorney can also provide personalized guidance and help navigate the complex process.»

«Just another wealth & power extraction strategy, the corporate & banking elite (the funny hats) have such a strangle hold over the west they can do almost anything they want, they bring in the immigrants by promising them money (STOLEN FROM THE TAX CATTLE), divide & conquer the lemming masses, then they get to reinforce their police state & bring in mass surveillance in order to solve the problem they caused. All paid off by the tax cattle. »

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«That’s money spent on voters. Think about it.»

«Out of a 55.2 billion budget .»

«Why won't they impeach the asshole?»

«He's trying to help stack the democrat vote»

«Fill it up with garbage and blow it up from within. Poverty for all! Nothing more than a controlled bankruptcy of the state.»

«Time to see how high Pritzker will bounce. Next time you need fed. funds, ask Mexico.»

«What are they gonna mail the money to Mexico.»

«taco trump said now he wants the migrant farmers and hotel workers to stay in US. And you fucking inbred clowns don’t know what to think anymore »

«You fucktards whinge and moan against poors and criminals and mentally ill people, then you explosively shit your trump® diapers when government allocates funds to directly address those problems. Stop being so stupid»

«When looking at "Chicagoland annual projected budget," it's important to clarify that "Chicagoland" isn't a single governing entity with one consolidated budget. Instead, it refers to the broader metropolitan area, which includes the City of Chicago, Cook County, and numerous other municipalities and regional agencies.
Here's a breakdown of some key projected budgets for 2025 within Chicagoland:
1. City of Chicago's Proposed 2025 Budget:
* Total Appropriations: The proposed 2025 City of Chicago budget contains $18.7 billion in appropriations, a 2.2% increase from 2024's $18.3 billion.
* Revenue: Projected fund revenue is $13.4 billion, up 2.5% from 2024.
* Budget Gap: The City faced a projected $984 million budget gap for 2025.
* Key Spending Areas: The budget focuses on areas like:
* Expanding the unhoused shelter network ($40 million)
* Moving families into stable housing ($29 million)
* Community violence intervention programs (over $100 million)
* Youth employment expansion ($52 million)
* Mental health services expansion (additional $2 million)
* Challenges: The city continues to face a structural budget deficit, with a projected shortfall of over $1.1 billion for 2026, about 20% of the corporate fund budget.
2. Cook County's 2025 Budget Outlook:
* 2024 Budget: Cook County's 2024 budget was $9.26 billion.
* 2025 Budget Gap: Cook County is facing a $218 million budget gap for 2025, which is the largest shortfall since 2021.
* Factors Contributing to Gap: Increases in personnel costs, rising costs for goods and services due to inflation, and a significant increase in pension payments are driving this gap.
* Positive Note: Despite the challenges, the county expects to end the 2024 fiscal year with a $142 million surplus, fueled by increased tax receipts and delayed hiring efforts.
3. Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) 2025 Budget:
* Operating Expenses: The RTA's 2025 budget includes $4.147 billion in operating expenses for the northeastern Illinois transit system (CTA, Metra, and Pace).
* Capital Program: The 2025-2029 Regional Capital Program is $9.469 billion, a significant increase from previous capital programs, partly due to federal and local funds for the Red Line Extension.
* Fiscal Cliff: The RTA warns of an "operating fiscal cliff" as federal COVID relief dollars expire, threatening drastic service cuts and fare increases if the state does not provide additional funding by spring 2025.
Important Considerations for Chicagoland:
* Interconnectedness: While these are separate budgets, the financial health of each entity can impact the others. For example, state funding decisions significantly affect both city and regional transit budgets.
* Pension Obligations: Both the City of Chicago and Cook County continue to face substantial pension obligations, which are a major component of their budgets.
* Economic Outlook: The overall economic performance of Illinois and the Chicago area will heavily influence budget outcomes. While the state's economy strengthened moderately in 2024, it is projected to underperform the region and the U.S. in 2025 in terms of job and income growth.
To get the most precise and up-to-date figures, it's always recommended to consult the official budget documents published by the City of Chicago Office of Budget and Management, Cook County Government, and the Regional Transportation Authority.»

«Immigrants pay taxes too retards???? probably more taxes than orange fat fuck turnip has paid »

«LOL PROJECTED, not slated. What are the sources for this info... Fox news and the IPI... Who is the IPI?
IPI was described by ProPublica Illinois as "arguably the most influential conservative organization in the state." The Chicago Sun-Times described the group as "leading a crusade against government regulations, state spending and labor unions in Illinois»

«just all die. we don't give a fuck»