Category Archives: Illinois Pensions
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 →
Update on Illinois $1.50 Delivery Tax: It’s Back for a Vote !!!
The Illinois $1.50 delivery tax is back! Here’s an update. Background: In May, Illinois politicians proposed a $1.50 tax on every kind of delivery (Amazon, UPS, DoorDash, USPS)….any package that is delivered to your door. Every Amazon, USPS and UPS … Continue reading →
July 1, Happy Annual Illinois Tax Increase Day
Happy July 1. Starting today in Illinois:*Prostitution felony arrests will automatically be sealed.*Illinois gas tax hiked again to 48.3c gal.–2nd highest gas tax in US.*Cellphone tax hike from 7% to 8.65%.*6% hotel tax on short term rentals (Airbnbs, etc). Starting … Continue reading →
A Friday in Crime Ridden Chicago
Friday Firestorm: Blood on the Pavement, Flags from a Window, and a Mayor in Denial Friday began with armed criminals harming innocent people going to work in the morning in an accident that twisted metal and pinned a passenger. At … Continue reading →
Michael Madigan
Link for movie about the Illinois politicians and Mike Madigan https://www.michaelmadigan.com/ Michael Madigan once tried to depose my colleagues in court for making a documentary about how he wielded tremendous power over Illinois. You can still watch the film at … Continue reading →
More Taxes in Illinois Residents Future !!!
More taxes! Residents of Illinois could soon be charged a “commuter transportation mobility tax“ to pay for Chicago’s public transportation system. As the city of Chicago looks to capture an additional $1.5 billion in revenue for their public transit system, … Continue reading →