Category Archives: Chicago
JB Pritzker Day 1 Agenda—Sounds Like Day 1 Running For President
JB Pritzker has announced his Day 1 agenda when Democrats take over Congress in January. How much do you think taxes will have to increase to pay for all of this… ? Yikes! JB just released a 75-page document, titled … Continue reading →
Some Thoughts on the Future of Illinois
I am in total disbelief that anyone could think IL and its policies are not worth a change. Highest property taxes in the nation. People leaving the bankrupt state in droves. A new tax every week on its people. Gas … Continue reading →
Under the SAFE-T Act, Offenders have two days a week to roam unsupervised !!!
Insane! Under JB Pritzker’s Illinois’ SAFE-T Act, offenders on electronic monitoring can ‘turn OFF’ the device for 2 days! …every week! The approved legislation says that offenders can get at least 2 days of movement each week outside their residence … Continue reading →
Chicagoans are Asking About City Hall’s Priorities
Remember when Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed thousands of migrants to Chicago and promoted the city as a welcoming destination? Then came the public health concerns at the Pilsen shelter, where a 5-year-old migrant child died after developing sepsis associated with … Continue reading →
Speed Limiting Devices on Illinois Drivers May Lead to Serious Accidents
Under Illinois House Bill 4948, repeat reckless drivers face an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) mandate. While designed to prevent high-speed crashes, lawmakers expressed concern that rigid limiters could prevent drivers from safely accelerating to avoid road hazards, potentially trapping them … Continue reading →
More Money, Fewer Students: What the State Pays Per Student Is Soaring
More Money, Fewer Students: What the State Pays Per Student Is Soaring Here’s a number every Illinois taxpayer should sit with: in 2019, the state of Illinois put about $6,700 per student into education. Today that figure is roughly $9,700. … Continue reading →
Illinois Government Budget Antics in Springfield
Just Awful!! 9:45 PM Saturday night Illinois Democrats just dumped their budget off to Republicans…on paper….3600+ pages. 🤦♂️ what a mess !!! Not a document…not a PDF, but on paper. Republicans in the IL House and Senate have to read … Continue reading →
Illinois’ Major Taxpayers Concerns Have Not Been Solved in the 2026 Legislative Session
🔴 Major Taxpayer Concerns from Illinois’ 2026 Legislative Session. Illinois families are once again left footing the bill after a legislative session that prioritized spending over real reform. Here are the key concerns: Property taxes continue to climb. Illinois already … Continue reading →
Free Health Insurance for “Non-Citizens” in Illinois is Proposed
Free Health Insurance for ‘non-citizens’ in Illinois. An Illinois lawmaker is proposing legislation that would offer taxpayer funded Free Health Insurance for ‘non-citizens’ in Illinois. HB4824, introduced by Rep. Dagmara Avelar (D) would amend the Medical Assistance Article of the … Continue reading →
Illinois Passes $56 Billion Budget While Enacting New Taxes
Illinois passes $56B budget – Lawmakers approved the state budget early Monday morning after slogging through the night, enacting new taxes on businesses and authorizing less spending than what Gov. JB Pritzker proposed in February. Illinois’ newly passed FY27 budget, … Continue reading →