Category Archives: Economic Development
Latest List 10/26/25 of 13 Taxes and Fees the Politicians May Approve this Week at Veto Session in Springfield
Here is a latest list of 13 taxes and fees the politicians may approve this week in Springfield to bail out Chicago. [Q: are you willing to pay more to help out our friends in Chicago? ] Illinois Democrats are … Continue reading →
🚨 More Bad News for Illinois Taxpayers 🚨
🚨 More Bad News for Illinois Taxpayers 🚨 Illinois Democrats have unveiled a new “Wish List” of 13 tax and fee hikes to raise $1.5 BILLION to fund Chicago’s mass transit system — most of which would be paid by … Continue reading →
JB Searches to Cut Fat and Bloat
JB Pritzker gets his arm twisted by President Trump and now forced to look for ways to cut Illinois bloated budget. Today, Gov. Pritzker signed Executive Order 2025-05 directing state agencies to:- Conduct immediate budget reviews to identify efficiencies and … Continue reading →
Roy F McCampbell Hosts Rhythm Roast Cafe on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 7 pm for a Discussion About Civility in Politics—- Come Join Us for the Discussion
Come join us at Rhythm Roast Cafe live on You Tube for a lively discussion on “Where did Civility in Politics Go ?” Roy F McCampbell Hosts Rhythm Roast Cafe on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 7 pm for a … 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 →
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 →
Illinois Bans Ticketing or Fining Students in Schools
Effective immediately, a new Illinois law, stemming from Senate Bill 1519, prohibits any person from issuing monetary fines, fees, tickets, or citations to students for municipal code violations occurring on school grounds or on a school bus. This legislation closes … 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 →
Chicago’s Downtown Unravels…..
Morning Rampage, Nighttime Nightmare: Chicago’s Downtown Unravels – 24 Hours of Chaos Sept 23, 2025 SubX.News Street From a shovel-swinging maniac at dawn, to a woman stabbed in the heart of the Loop, to a teenager shot over a juice … Continue reading →