Category Archives: Illinois Pensions
Illinois Governor Pillages State Tax Payers Again
Illinois lawmakers had one job: Pass a responsible budget. Instead, they dropped a $55 billion bomb full of tax hikes, gimmicks, and pay raises. Here’s the breakdown of it all: 🧵 Lawmakers rammed through a 3,000+ page budget in just … Continue reading →
🚨 NEW ILLINOIS SERVICE TAX ALERT 🚨
🚨 NEW ILLINOIS SERVICE TAX ALERT 🚨The Democrat Super Majority in Illinois is no longer satisfied taxing just your goods—they are now coming after your services too. Under their latest proposal, ALL of the services listed below will soon be … Continue reading →
Mr. Mayor, Brandon Johnson, here are 10 ways you have worsened life for Chicago residents:
While celebrating the midpoint of his term, @ChicagosMayor sat with Dr. Byron Brazier of Apostolic Church of God and predictably doubled down on his divisive race rhetoric while challenging the audience to name a condition in Chicago he had caused … Continue reading →
Patrick J Buchanan Was Systematically Excluded From American Political Life
Patrick J. Buchanan was systematically excluded from American political life because he represented a serious, coherent alternative to the ruling, uniparty consensus. Since 1945, American politics steadily narrowed into a managed opposition, in which both parties accepted the moral and … Continue reading →
Social Security Fairness Act Signed into Law will Enhance Retirement Benefits for Millions
President Biden on Sunday signed legislation expanding Social Security benefits for millions of retired Americans, including firefighters, police officers and teachers. “Americans who have worked hard all their life to make an honest living should be able to retire with … Continue reading →
Illinois Employment Laws for 2025
Illinois Human Rights Act Amendments Period to File Complaints: On January 1, 2025, several amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA”) will go into effect. Notably, the amendments more than double the time period for filing a charge of … Continue reading →
New Illinois laws usher in policy changes in health care, employment, policing
At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, Illinoisans will see more than 300 new laws take effect – with changes that impact the state’s healthcare, public safety and employment sectors. The Paid Leave for All Workers Act will require … Continue reading →
A Question, We Should All Consider is “When Should You Step Down Or Move On ?
The mainstream conversation about aging politicians remaining in office causes me to ponder why people retain leadership positions for too long. Be it politicians or CEOs of companies, what is the thought process of remaining for a considerable amount of … Continue reading →
Social Security, SSI Likely To See Increase As Lawmakers Eye Reforms
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits are expected to rise again next year, a new estimate shows, and more changes to the SSI program could soon be on the way. Monthly benefits are likely to grow by 3.2% in … Continue reading →
Leyden SD 212 Scores in Lowest Quartile For Reading and Math Score
Leyden High School SD 212. Superintendent Nick Polyak makes total compensationIn excess of $394,000 per year with his students 21% proficient in reading and 20% proficient in math Via @Wirepoints wirepoints.org/an-illinois-sc… #twill #muniland @GovPritzker