Category Archives: Illinois Tollroad
Illinois Will See 2 Additional Gas Tax Hikes in 2027 ! Thank-you, Governor Pritzker !
Illinois Drivers will see 2 additional Gas Tax Hikes in 2027 if JB Pritzker and Democrats are re-elected. JB Pritzker just signed the Democrat approved state budget that calls for, not one, but two gas-tax increases next year. The 1st: … Continue reading →
Speed Limiting Devices on Illinois Drivers May Lead to Serious Accidents
Under Illinois House Bill 4948, repeat reckless drivers face an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) mandate. While designed to prevent high-speed crashes, lawmakers expressed concern that rigid limiters could prevent drivers from safely accelerating to avoid road hazards, potentially trapping them … Continue reading →
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. JB Pritzker actually said there’s “no guarantees” your taxes won’t change … 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 →
“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 →
Should repeat dangerous drivers face stricter monitoring? That’s the question fueling intense debate across Illinois right now.
Illinois drivers could soon see speed-limiting and tracking technology installed in vehicles. A bill passed the Illinois Senate on Wednesday and now awaits Governor JB Pritzker’s signature. If signed, the requirements would begin on January 1, 2028. Illinois drivers could … Continue reading →
A Review of Illinois Governor Pritzker’s Scandals
Pritzker is drowning in scandals. He ripped toilets out of his Chicago mansion to dodge $331,000 in property taxes. This billionaire hid millions in Bahamas trusts while raising taxes on Illinois families. His family vacationed in Florida and Wisconsin during … Continue reading →
The Bears are Going to Indiana According to Sources with Inside Information !!!
Uh oh…The Chicago Bears are moving to Indiana! Respected Illinois political observer Thomas Devore says that multiple sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations are saying that the decision to move to Indiana has been is “effectively made”. “The Bears … 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 →