Monthly Archives: December 2017

The Limit on the SALT Deduction is a Major Game Changer for Local Government and Will Lead Taxpayers to Demand Lower Taxes or at Best to Reject any Additional Funding Requests for State Pensions, Schools, Public Safety and Health Services. How Should Illinois Respond To The New Federal Income Tax Legislation ?


The limit on the SALT deduction is a major game changer for local government and will lead taxpayers to demand lower taxes or at best to reject any additional funding requests for state pensions, schools, public safety and health services. … Continue reading

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My 2018 Predictions For The World As I See It:


I join the legion of prognosticators who offer guesses and visions about what will happen in 2018. Once again,……………. All predictions guaranteed, or your money back. Of the baker’s dozen below, one or two are tongue-in-cheek. I leave it to … Continue reading

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Should You Prepay Illinois Real Estate Tax in 2017 for 2018 Year?


  ​ ​ With the  passage of the new Tax Reform Act and it’s sweeping changes that are effective for the 2018 year, you may want to consider the prepayment of your personal residence(s) realestate tax in the 2017 year. … Continue reading

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New Child Support Laws


NEW CHILD SUPPORT LAWS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2017  Changes are coming in the contentious area of child support calculations.   The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act has been amended and the changes are going into effect July 1. And … Continue reading

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What It Really Means To Be A Leader


A little food for thought… A group of wolves: The three in front are old & sick, they walk in front to set the pace of the running group lest they get left behind. The next five are the strongest … Continue reading

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Six Ethics of Life……….


Six ethics of life… Before you pray… Believe Before you speak… Listen Before you spend… Earn Before you write… Think Before you quit… Try Before you die… Live

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Don’t give up on your dreams! The story of Christmas is a story of kindness and peace !


Don’t give up on your dreams! The story of Christmas is a story of a young woman who believed that God is faithful to his promise. We are all part of this promise as love, kindness and peace start with … Continue reading

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About 85% of Young Children in the United States Believe in Santa Claus


About 85% of young children in the United States believe in Santa Claus, and that percentage has not changed since the ’70s, according to researchers. cnn.it/2BDoQ4n

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Baltimore Ravens blame anthem protest for low attendance


Baltimore Ravens blame anthem protest for low attendance hill.cm/skSkwHD.

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In case I forget, Merry Christmas Eve Eve to all!


In case I forget, Merry Christmas Eve Eve to all! #MerryChristmas

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