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Why American cities can’t keep up with infrastruct...
Because Chicago is supporting the rest of the state. We have horrible return on investment on our tax dollars.
If Chicago seceded and formed a city-state the Chicago budget crisis would end overnight.
rhino369
on Oct 4, 2020
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The city really isn't severable from the burbs. Businesses based in the city create a lot money, but they are mostly staffed with people from the burbs.
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If Chicago seceded and formed a city-state the Chicago budget crisis would end overnight.