That’s the title of a Chicago Tribune editorial, noting with disdain that during the worst fiscal crisis in Illinois history, and with a $4.7 billion backlog of unpaid bills, Democratic Governor Pat Quinn rewarded his staff with pay raises as high as 20 percent – while telling his constituents to “share the sacrifice.”

There are about 12 million people in Illinois. The state debt is $11 billion. Put another way, Illinois now owes about $916 for each state resident.