<p>although i realize the point of your argument was not to blame any particular party, i do have to agree with the dems being to blame for illinois. chicago is a dem-ruled city (and has been for forever) and one of the most corrupt cities i know (having been born and raised there). blagojevich insists on raising his and other reps and senators pay even though he is cutting healthcare and school funding.
so that might be one reason for u of i, but then again, who really knows.</p>
<p>not to mention illinois just wants to be very greedy as a whole.</p>