Category Archives: Illinois Pensions
$3.3 Billion in Illinois Road Fund Goes Unused While Gasoline Taxes Increase
Illinois has $3.3 billion of ‘unused’ dollars in Illinois’ road fund and Gov. J.B. Pritzker raised gasoline taxes anyway. It’s true, Illinois has over $3.3 billion in road funds that are sitting idle, not being spent to repair your streets, … 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 →
Does Chicago Need the National Guard ???
A group of about 10 thieves made away with nearly $130,000 in Louis Vuitton merchandise from a Nordstrom store in River North Sunday evening. https://trib.al/sPsVYLZ?utm_campaign=socialflow-cst&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social Chicago has become a Joke … Nordstroms smash and Grab … imagine being able to … 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 →
New Illinois “Exit Tax” Proposed
New Illinois ‘exit tax’ proposed! The Democrat proposal would cost many Illinoisans an average of $1335.00 to bail out Brandon Johnson’s public transportation system. Irony: The City of Chicago, would be ‘exempt’ from having to pay the tax. So, if … 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 →
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 →
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 →