Category Archives: Bradley Stephens
Retail Delivery Climate Impact Fee Act
Illinois $1.50 delivery tax update – It’s now being called the “Retail Delivery Climate Impact Fee Act” [Q: Are you willing to pay an extras $1.50 on every delivery in the state of Illinois to help out our friends in … Continue reading →
Politicians Call For Investigation of ICE Shooting in Franklin Park
Sadly. The governor and Chicago’s mayor have gone out of their way to insist that people resist the lawful pursuit of enforcement of our immigration laws. This is on the governor and the mayor. Hours after U.S. Immigration and Customs … Continue reading →
Illinois Mileage Tax Update: Tracking Drivers for Tax Charges
Illinois mileage tax update: The Democrat proposal to tax you based on how many miles you drive in Illinois will ‘not’ eliminate Illinois’ high motor fuel tax. [Q: Would you be willing to have a tracking transponder in your vehicle … Continue reading →
Undocumented Migrants by New Pritzker Law Can Now Be Driving Instructors in Illinois
JB Pritzker signed a new law that allows undocumented immigrants to become driving instructors in Illinois. (Q: Is this law good a good idea?] IL House and Senate Republicans opposed the idea.House Bill 3125 passed out of the Senate on … Continue reading →
Illinois Tax on Services is Back !
Chicago is pushing to revive a new Illinois Services tax to bail out the city. [Q: Would you be willing to pay a tax on services to bail out Chicago?} The idea is being pushed by Brandon Johnson’s CFO Jill … Continue reading →
Gov Pritzker Blamed by Voters for High Taxes
New Poll: 60% of Illinois voters say “high taxes” is the most important issue facing the state, and they blame Gov. Pritzker (D). Many respondents said “…Governor J.B. Pritzker by name, using terms like “get rid of Pritzker”. Since JB … Continue reading →
Politicians Have Tried to Ban Your Gas Leaf Blower in Illinois
Did you know Illinois politicians proposed a law that would levy a $500.00 fine if you are caught using a Gas Leaf blower in Illinois? [Q: Should you have to pay $500 fine if caught using a Gas Leaf Blower?] … Continue reading →
Denied a FOID Card in Illinois ? What are your options ?
In Illinois, many people get denied when applying for their Firearm Identification (FOID) card. Most of the time, this denial happens because of a criminal conviction. Other times, a denial can happen because of previous admissions for mental health treatment … Continue reading →
Illinois Landlord Law Update for 2025
Just when you thought you were getting comfortable with the 2023 and 2024 legal changes (and if you don’t know what they are, you better catch up), here comes 2025 with even more updates to shake things up. The shift … Continue reading →
Illinois—-New Multiple Taxes Update
5 New Illinois taxes that may be considered when the veto session in Springfield gets underway this fall: -vehicle Milage tax (with tracking devices)-$1.50 delivery/Package(Amazon tax)-Services Tax (haircuts, car repairs, doctors visits, etc)-Illinois ‘exit’ tax-$1.00 per day tollway tax “If … Continue reading →