Category Archives: lobbying
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan indicted in political corruption probe
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan has been indicted on criminal charges as part of an ongoing federal political corruption investigation, sources said. Madigan is now one of the most significant politicians in Illinois history ever to face criminal charges, despite … Continue reading →
BREAKING FORBES INVESTIGATION — DR. ANTHONY FAUCI’S RETIREMENT PAY WILL EXCEED $350,000 PER YEAR – THE LARGEST IN U.S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HISTORY
Remember the US President when he retires will only get $219,200 per year INVESTIGATION PUBLISHED AT FORBES: DR. ANTHONY FAUCI’S RETIREMENT PAY WILL EXCEED $350,000 PER YEAR – THE LARGEST IN U.S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HISTORY On Christmas Eve, Dr. Anthony Fauci … Continue reading →
Real Estate Taxes Are Becoming Oppressive
This is becoming reality throughout the metropolitan areas in Illinois: “We purchased our 1,000-square-foot home in Lake County in 2016, and the property taxes were about $2,500. The next year it jumped to $4,500, and we were short about $3,000 … Continue reading →
New Illinois Law Allows Students With Disabilities to Finish Academic Year to Make Up for Lost Time After 22nd Birthday !!!
Students with special needs who turn 22 while in school will be able to finish the academic year under legislation signed into law Wednesday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.Pritzker signed House Bills 40 and 2748 at the Southside Occupational Academy High … Continue reading →
RIP Don Rumsfeld, A True American Patriot
On the morning of September 11, 2001, Donald Rumsfeld ran to the fire at the Pentagon to assist the wounded and ensure the safety of survivors. For the next five years, he was in steady service as a wartime secretary … Continue reading →
Governor Pritzker Has Signed HB 3653, the “Criminal Justice Reform Bill”
Governor Pritzker has signed HB3653, the “Criminal Justice Reform Bill” . Nobody is surprised that he would sign this legislation, but there are multiple problems with this Bill. Here are some, but not all, of the lowlights to remember: Officers … Continue reading →
US DOJ Intervened in case Challenging Illinois coronavirus restrictions, says Governor Pritzker went too far
The US Department of Justice on Friday intervened in an Illinois case that has the potential to invalidate the state’s stay-at-home order implemented by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker — while also writing to the mayor of Los Angeles to warn … Continue reading →
May 1—Get Back To Work Day !!!
Governor JB Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-32 yesterday, purporting to continue his emergency powers and the suspension of Illinoisans’ rights for what has now been 53 days since he proclaimed the State of Illinois to be a distaster. Some noteworthy … Continue reading →
Judge slaps TRO on Pritzker’s stay home extension; Gov. vows swift appeal to get ruling ‘overturned
A southern Illinois judge has cast more legal doubt on Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan to extend the statewide stay-at-home order through the end of May. On April 27, Clay County Judge Michael McHaney ruled against Pritzker, imposing a temporary restraining … Continue reading →
Special Education Students Could Lose With COVID-19 Stimulus Package
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, is the nation’s federal special education law. It provides funding, technical assistance and monitoring to ensure students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate education. With the new COVID-19 stimulus package, the … Continue reading →