Using the house the governor won't

I have a couple of ideas to raise some money for our cash-strapped state.

Since the governor prefers to live in Chicago, I propose that the governor's mansion be renamed the People's Mansion and turn it into a bed and breakfast.

Visitors could get a certificate at the end of their stay that says, "I slept here because the governor wouldn't."

Or perhaps it could be rented out as a banquet hall for weddings, community events, etc.

This would bring in some much-needed income and provide jobs for people living in the area.

Another idea is to send the governor a bill for advertising his name on the tollway signs.

We don't need a constant reminder of someone who likes to spend money that the state of Illinois doesn't have.

Michele Bryson

Schaumburg