Category Archives: Illinois Pensions
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 →
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 →
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 →