Category Archives: illinois politics
Illinois is preparing for a 30% toll increase beginning January 1, 2027.
Toll free in’73″…a promise by Illinois politicians. Anybody remember that slogan? JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats are now guaranteeing that Illinois tollway roads will ‘not’ toll-free by 2073, either. In fact, Illinois tolls will increase by 45 cents to $1.20 … Continue reading →
A calendar of socialism in Venezuela!
A calendar of socialism in Venezuela! Before the weekend ends and America moves on to the next headline, we need to pause and look at a story that matters more than almost any other—the collapse of Venezuela, and what it … Continue reading →
More Money, Fewer Students: What the State Pays Per Student Is Soaring
More Money, Fewer Students: What the State Pays Per Student Is Soaring Here’s a number every Illinois taxpayer should sit with: in 2019, the state of Illinois put about $6,700 per student into education. Today that figure is roughly $9,700. … Continue reading →
Illinois Government Budget Antics in Springfield
Just Awful!! 9:45 PM Saturday night Illinois Democrats just dumped their budget off to Republicans…on paper….3600+ pages. 🤦♂️ what a mess !!! Not a document…not a PDF, but on paper. Republicans in the IL House and Senate have to read … Continue reading →
Illinois’ Major Taxpayers Concerns Have Not Been Solved in the 2026 Legislative Session
🔴 Major Taxpayer Concerns from Illinois’ 2026 Legislative Session. Illinois families are once again left footing the bill after a legislative session that prioritized spending over real reform. Here are the key concerns:
Illinois Last Minute Tax Hikes Coming to Close $900 Million Budget Gap
$900 million in surprise last minute tax hikes could be coming by Sunday – 8 New taxes Democrats are considering 🚨 Tax hikes look increasingly likely as state lawmakers race to pass a budget ➡️ illin.is/tax-threat 🚨 Governor JB Pritzker’s … Continue reading →
Free Health Insurance for “Non-Citizens” in Illinois is Proposed
Free Health Insurance for ‘non-citizens’ in Illinois. An Illinois lawmaker is proposing legislation that would offer taxpayer funded Free Health Insurance for ‘non-citizens’ in Illinois. HB4824, introduced by Rep. Dagmara Avelar (D) would amend the Medical Assistance Article of the … Continue reading →
“Baby Bonds” for Babies Born in Illinois on Medicaid
Politicians in Illinois want to create $5,000 in taxpayer-funded trust accounts for babies born on Medicaid starting in 2024. HB5759 is a new law that creates “Baby Bonds” Millions in Illinois taxpayer dollars would fund the program. Between 49,000 and … Continue reading →
Faces of the Victims of Flight 191, May 25, 1979 Crash at Chicago O’Hare
Faces of the victims of Flight 191. According to a National Transportation Safety Board accident report, all 258 passengers and 13 crew members aboard American Airlines Flight 191 died when the DC-10 plane crashed on May 25, 1979. Two men … Continue reading →
Illinois Passes $56 Billion Budget While Enacting New Taxes
Illinois passes $56B budget – Lawmakers approved the state budget early Monday morning after slogging through the night, enacting new taxes on businesses and authorizing less spending than what Gov. JB Pritzker proposed in February. Illinois’ newly passed FY27 budget, … Continue reading →