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Originally Posted by sammyg
Wisconsin is trying to connect to the stronger Chicago market. Illinois probably doesn't want that to happen, to keep business in state.
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Probably not. I don't think they go for it. I think commuter rail is staying in Illinois.
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Originally Posted by the urban politician
Absolutely.
Think about how it would affect Illinois if well paid professionals were a reasonable commuter rail ride from the Loop but lived in Milwaukee instead of Chicago. Will be even more appealing if JB gets his new income tax increase.
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I don't think its happening anytime soon. They can not go to Wisconsin. Too far! Too expensive!
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Originally Posted by sammyg
Wisconsin income tax would still be higher for people earning > $50,000, so well paid professionals wouldn't go anywhere. It's the businesses that would move up.
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Yes, it is! It's too extremely expensive! I don't think they go for it. Commuter rail is here to stay in Illinois, not go to Wisconsin. Too far!