Students Protest University of Chicago Budget Cuts, elderly citizens protest Governor Rauner's proposed budget cuts, the city's finances are a mess; so no one should be surprised that much of Chicago's infrastructure is at the breaking point. This is not just a "Chicago problem," but the State of Illinois and for that matter, most of the country is filled with roads and bridges, water lines and sewers in desperate need of repair.
These projects could put large numbers of people back to work, but have large price tags and a variety of needs are chasing the same few funds. I understand this, yet was still struck by the decay of a bridge just a few blocks from my home. An edifice so far beyond patch and paint that it clearly posed a danger. A structure that had crossed the line and now only be completely rebuilt.
Allowing the city to crumble ends up costing more in the long-run as well as puts great strain of vehicles, lengthens our commutes, and can make businesses less competitive.
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