Category Archives: Economy
$10,000 Fines For ICE Agents in Illinois
ICE agents could face $10,000 fines under a Democrat law approved in Springfield on Thursday. [Q: Is this new law good or bad for Illinois?] Illinois State Senator Craig Wilcox in his newsletter said: “House Bill 1312, legislation that further … Continue reading →
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 →
Chicago Mayor’s Bloated Security Detail
As we near budget season in Chicago, residents should know that Mayor Johnson’s security detail reportedly may have as many as 150 officers. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s security now includes 150 Chicago Police Department Officers With overtime Brandon Johnson’s security … Continue reading →
Rhythm Roast Cafe—Starway To Heaven—Join Us on the Podcast
Join Roy F McCampbell and his Associates for their podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/3jDO-s7pDwk?si=3OdVB4uts4Uf3J_1
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 →
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 Democrats Avow Adopting New Taxes in October Legislative Session
The Illinois departure tax and $1.50 ‘per’ package delivery tax may be back, sooner than later. Two Illinois Democrats say they ‘will’ pass a $771 million dollar tax and fee package in October to bail out Brandon Johnson’s Chicago mass … Continue reading →