Category Archives: Finance
The Revival of America’s Rare Earth Industry
The U.S.-China trade war is turbocharging the revival of America’s rare earth industry. After Beijing’s export controls exposed U.S. vulnerability, public and private capital is pouring into domestic firms to build a secure supply chain.scmp.com/economy/global…US-China Tensions Fuel Revival of American … Continue reading →
Twas the night before Christmas, and all through Chicago City Hall
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through City Hall,Not a creature was stirring, not even a crawl.The budget was hung by the chimney with care,Knowing that no head tax soon would appear. The aldermen were nestled all snug in … 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 →
Retail Delivery Climate Impact Fee Act
Illinois $1.50 delivery tax update – It’s now being called the “Retail Delivery Climate Impact Fee Act” [Q: Are you willing to pay an extras $1.50 on every delivery in the state of Illinois to help out our friends in … 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 →
Pritzker Tells Illinoisans to Leave Illinois If They Are Not Democrats
Pritzker tells Illinoisans to leave Illinois! “Get Up and Move!” Gov. JB Pritzker was asked on Thursday in Southern Illinois about the people pushing counties to vote on seceding from Illinois and forming their own state or joining another. [Q: … 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 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 →
Jelly Roll Wins His First-Ever Grammys and Urges Deeper Relationship With Jesus
Jelly Roll Wins His First-Ever Grammys and Urges Deeper Relationship With Jesus Unlike many of his fellow artists at the 68th annual Grammys, Jelly Roll refused to weigh in on the political climate in America during the 2026 awards show.The hip-hop-country hyphenate … Continue reading →