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'Daily Show' knocks Illinois for shortchanging lottery winners during budget battle Illinois Lottery: 'Daily Show' knocks Illinois for shortchanging lottery winners during budget battleRating: Includes video report
The ongoing budget impasse in Illinois was under the heat of the national spotlight this week when the 'Daily Show' took a jab at the state for its treatment of lottery winners during the stalemate. One of the show's correspondents Jordan Klepper headed to central Illinois to speak with Danny Chasteen and Susan Rick, who have won $250,000 in the Illinois lottery, but have yet to receive their winnings. The lottery is not paying individuals who have won more than $600 during the budget stalemate. The state has been operatiing without a budget since the start of the fiscal year, July 1. The skit poked fun at the situation with a trip to Gov. Bruce Rauner's office in Chicago's Thompson Center with a giant check written for $250,000 in hopes of getting the governor to sign it. Klepper also took Chasteen and Rick to JCPenney for a shopping spree in Peru, Illinois and tried to pay for the purchase with an I.O.U. VIDEO: See the full comedy sketch Lottery Post Staff
United States Member #141028 April 2, 2013 1481 Posts Offline | Illinois politicians should all be paid in I.O.Us. until they fix this problem. They don't deserve to be paid, while lottery winners are being screwed. Seek and ye shall find -Matt. 7:7 ...Ask and ye shall receive -John 16:24 ...Give and it shall be given unto you -Luke 6:38 ...Be careful what you ask for!!! -Mypiemaster 1:1 Having Money Solves Problems That Not Having Money Creates ****John Carlton**** | | |
United States Member #21 December 7, 2001 4530 Posts Offline | We saw this on an episode of Pawn Stars; Rick Harrison defined Politics. 'Poli means many and Tics means blood sucking.' | | |
Maryland United States Member #10465 January 14, 2005 6358 Posts Offline | We saw this on an episode of Pawn Stars; Rick Harrison defined Politics. 'Poli means many and Tics means blood sucking.' Good one..... Feeling, PRICELESS!!! Come on Jackpot!!! | | |
Maryland United States Member #162427 January 2, 2015 2794 Posts Offline | Perfect example of what the Illinois government is doing - "Klepper also took Chasteen and Rick to JCPenney for a shopping spree in Peru, Illinois and tried to pay for the purchase with an I.O.U." | | |
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Zeta Reticuli Star System United States Member #30469 January 17, 2006 11660 Posts Offline | Meanwhile in Springfield:
Lawmakers still using print perk during budget battle
SPRINGFIELD -- The lack of a state budget hasn't stopped Illinois lawmakers from ordering up thousands of taxpayer-paid copies of coloring books, brochures and other print-based promotional perks in recent months.
According to the results of a public records request, members of the General Assembly have placed 542 orders for printed material since the fiscal year started July 1 without a budget on the books.
The list of the 141 lawmakers participating in the program crosses party lines and includes many of the same Republicans who have been calling for cuts to state programs to help balance the budget.
State Rep. Jeanne Ives, for example, ordered 500 activity books and 13,000 cards to distribute in her suburban Chicago district.
The material ordered by the Wheaton Republican came after she proposed ending special stipends given to lawmakers for their service on committees and on leadership teams.
"It is time for legislators to share the burden. The state needs to make budget cuts, and $1 million is a great start," she said of the stipends at the time.
State Rep. Tom Bennett isn't taking a paycheck during the budget fight. But, he has placed four print orders since July 1.
The Gibson City Republican stocked up on book marks, activity books and a pamphlet on identity theft.
The brochures, cards and flyers are the product of the Legislative Printing Unit -- a $2.1 million department that serves 177 members of the General Assembly. In February, Gov. Bruce Rauner proposed cutting the agency's budget by 10 percent to $1.9 million.
Continued: http://thesouthern.com/news/local/state-and-regional/lawmakers-still-using-print-perk-during-budget-battle/article_553fb699-45c4-5897-8f64-6ea7a88e30d7.html Those who run the lotteries love it when players look for consistency in something that's designed not to have any. So many systems, so many theories, so few jackpot winners. 
There is one and only one 'proven' system, and that is to book the action. No matter the game, let the players pick their own losers. | | |
Maryland United States Member #162427 January 2, 2015 2794 Posts Offline | Meanwhile in Springfield:
Lawmakers still using print perk during budget battle
SPRINGFIELD -- The lack of a state budget hasn't stopped Illinois lawmakers from ordering up thousands of taxpayer-paid copies of coloring books, brochures and other print-based promotional perks in recent months.
According to the results of a public records request, members of the General Assembly have placed 542 orders for printed material since the fiscal year started July 1 without a budget on the books.
The list of the 141 lawmakers participating in the program crosses party lines and includes many of the same Republicans who have been calling for cuts to state programs to help balance the budget.
State Rep. Jeanne Ives, for example, ordered 500 activity books and 13,000 cards to distribute in her suburban Chicago district.
The material ordered by the Wheaton Republican came after she proposed ending special stipends given to lawmakers for their service on committees and on leadership teams.
"It is time for legislators to share the burden. The state needs to make budget cuts, and $1 million is a great start," she said of the stipends at the time.
State Rep. Tom Bennett isn't taking a paycheck during the budget fight. But, he has placed four print orders since July 1.
The Gibson City Republican stocked up on book marks, activity books and a pamphlet on identity theft.
The brochures, cards and flyers are the product of the Legislative Printing Unit -- a $2.1 million department that serves 177 members of the General Assembly. In February, Gov. Bruce Rauner proposed cutting the agency's budget by 10 percent to $1.9 million.
Continued: http://thesouthern.com/news/local/state-and-regional/lawmakers-still-using-print-perk-during-budget-battle/article_553fb699-45c4-5897-8f64-6ea7a88e30d7.html Coin Toss -- REALLY?? Are you trying to hold the legislature to the same rules that we the people are held to ? Tisk, Tisk, Tisk... | | |
New Jersey United States Member #80352 September 25, 2009 723 Posts Offline | Daily Show's attention to Illinois' short changing lottery winners will not convince the stalemated parties to settle the budget but at least it draws attention to the ruling elite's attitude towards it s citizens. 

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United States Member #149814 December 9, 2013 644 Posts Offline | Lol the best part was when the guy said he was still buying lotto tickets. Guess he wants to rack up those I.O.U's rather than count some dough | | |
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New Jersey United States Member #17842 June 28, 2005 157206 Posts Offline | Daily Show's attention to Illinois' short changing lottery winners will not convince the stalemated parties to settle the budget but at least it draws attention to the ruling elite's attitude towards it s citizens. 

November is just around the corner: Time to vote the uncompromising Legislators Out-Of-Office! A mind once stretched by a new idea never returns to its original dimensions!
Catch-22: A dilemma or difficult circumstance from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting or dependent conditions.
Corruptissima re publica plurimae leges: When the republic is at its most corrupt the laws are most numerous.
The best way to learn is to never stop being a student! | | |
A long and winding road United States Member #17083 June 10, 2005 6639 Posts Offline | Lol the best part was when the guy said he was still buying lotto tickets. Guess he wants to rack up those I.O.U's rather than count some dough which begs the question, are IOU's taxed ?? I laughed at the picture of the guy holding the winning ticket, the commentary was classic humor!! | | |
United States Member #108375 March 25, 2011 505 Posts Offline
| playing and winning more than 600.00 in the illinois lottery and being owed your winnings is still better than playing any other state's lottery and losing. they will work it out. just when is the question. winners in illinois probably could sell their tickets to some speculator for a slight discount if they need the money right away. this shouldn't have to be the solution but if you need it now.......sell it. | | |
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Beautiful Florida United States Member #5709 July 18, 2004 26713 Posts Offline | When will the people learn, the solution is simple. Stop playing the " Lottery " and the legislators will get off their duff and get a budget passed.... “No one is more hated than he who speaks the truth.” — Plato | | |
NY United States Member #121955 January 21, 2012 3169 Posts Offline | Funny vid. Wait till the winners list comes out. It will say Peter Patel-$5000, Bob Ahmed-$1000, John Muhammad-$10,000. I bet all the Muhammads,Patels and Ahmeds are buying up the tickets. | | |
Painesville, Ohio United States Member #117713 October 12, 2011 215 Posts Offline | This is almost like the Jamaican/Nigerian Scheme where they promise you $$$ but you never get it. You paid into it, they get your $, but you get short changed in the end. lol Illinois should be ashamed for not paying out. Lottery winners won fair and square and now cannot get the money they rightfully deserve. All lotteries over $600 should be shut down immediately and no new revenue for any such game should be permitted till they cough up and pay those they owe. I bet they'd find the money then. At the very least put a disclaimer saying you'll be paid in I.O.U. till we feel like paying you the money and let the fools that want a I.O.U. judge for themselves whether they want to play or not. | | |
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