Category Archives: Economy
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 →
Conclusions From 2026 US Midterm Elections
FIRST CONCLUSIONS Conclusions from the results of the U.S. midterm elections in 2026 look something like this. 1) The Democratic Party achieved a decisive and major victory. Such a major victory in congressional elections, including both midterms and presidential ones, … Continue reading →
ILLINOIS GAS PRICES NEARLY $1 HIGHER THAN INDIANA
Illinois drivers are paying nearly 90 cents more per gallon than drivers across the border in Indiana.Illinois: $4.91/galIndiana: $4.03/galAnd despite the growing cost at the pump, Illinois Democrats say they haven’t heard anyone complain about the gas tax.The next gas … Continue reading →
Lobster ???
During the American colonial period, lobsters were not valued as food and were mainly eaten by the poor, prisoners, and indentured servants. Native tribes near the coasts used lobsters as fertilizer or bait rather than food. People even hid lobster … 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 →
Illinois Now Has THREE Genders ! Male-Female-X
Illinois now has THREE genders! Male – Female – X…. As of April 1, Illinois residents now have three gender options, “M,” “F,” and gender-neutral “X,” on driver’s licenses and state identification documents. By doing this, Illinois joins 21 other … Continue reading →
A calendar of socialism in Venezuela!
A calendar of socialism in Venezuela! Before the weekend ends and America moves on to the next headline, we need to pause and look at a story that matters more than almost any other—the collapse of Venezuela, and what it … 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’ 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 →