Category Archives: Chicago
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 →
Congestion Tax for Downtown Chicago ?
New Illinois tax alert: Brandon Johnson is considering charging a tax to enter Chicago! [Q: Are you willing to pay a tax to enter Chicago?] NBC5 is reporting that on Tuesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson said the City of Chicago finances … 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 →
July 1, Happy Annual Illinois Tax Increase Day
Happy July 1. Starting today in Illinois:*Prostitution felony arrests will automatically be sealed.*Illinois gas tax hiked again to 48.3c gal.–2nd highest gas tax in US.*Cellphone tax hike from 7% to 8.65%.*6% hotel tax on short term rentals (Airbnbs, etc). Starting … Continue reading →
A Friday in Crime Ridden Chicago
Friday Firestorm: Blood on the Pavement, Flags from a Window, and a Mayor in Denial Friday began with armed criminals harming innocent people going to work in the morning in an accident that twisted metal and pinned a passenger. At … Continue reading →
Chicago Fire Department is Responding To Fires 🔥 to Watch Buildings Burn per New Departmental Order
New policy at CFD, and it’s a doozy. Under a new order, CFD responding to all residential fires at buildings under 7 stories are to approach the art of fighting fires in the most risk-averse way. This new order places … Continue reading →
Illinois Governor Pillages State Tax Payers Again
Illinois lawmakers had one job: Pass a responsible budget. Instead, they dropped a $55 billion bomb full of tax hikes, gimmicks, and pay raises. Here’s the breakdown of it all: 🧵 Lawmakers rammed through a 3,000+ page budget in just … Continue reading →
DC shooting suspect Elias Rodriguez was member Chicago far-left group
This young (UIC) graduate has destroyed his life and two young people’s lives who were working and fighting for the cause of peace. What a waste of three young lives. As the song goes, “What a difference a day makes.” … Continue reading →
Mr. Mayor, Brandon Johnson, here are 10 ways you have worsened life for Chicago residents:
While celebrating the midpoint of his term, @ChicagosMayor sat with Dr. Byron Brazier of Apostolic Church of God and predictably doubled down on his divisive race rhetoric while challenging the audience to name a condition in Chicago he had caused … Continue reading →
On May 25,1979, America Airlines Flight 191 Crashed Killing 273 People at ORD
On this date in 1979, American Airlines flight 191 crashed just outside of O’Hare International Airport killing 273 people. This is still single worst non terrorist related aircraft crash in the history of the United States. The Chicago Fire Department, … Continue reading →