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Chicago Rides Free and You Get To Pay For It !!!
RTA and CTA customers will not see a fare increase because you are now paying for Chicago Mass Transit. Fare increases have been cancelled. The new Democrat Illinois transit bill that includes a 45 cent toll increase for non-transit riders … Continue reading →
Rhythm Roast Cafe—Starway To Heaven—Join Us on the Podcast
Join Roy F McCampbell and his Associates for their podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/3jDO-s7pDwk?si=3OdVB4uts4Uf3J_1
JB Searches to Cut Fat and Bloat
JB Pritzker gets his arm twisted by President Trump and now forced to look for ways to cut Illinois bloated budget. Today, Gov. Pritzker signed Executive Order 2025-05 directing state agencies to:- Conduct immediate budget reviews to identify efficiencies and … Continue reading →
Illinois—-New Multiple Taxes Update
5 New Illinois taxes that may be considered when the veto session in Springfield gets underway this fall: -vehicle Milage tax (with tracking devices)-$1.50 delivery/Package(Amazon tax)-Services Tax (haircuts, car repairs, doctors visits, etc)-Illinois ‘exit’ tax-$1.00 per day tollway tax “If … Continue reading →
Politicians Have Tried to Ban Your Gas Leaf Blower in Illinois
Did you know Illinois politicians proposed a law that would levy a $500.00 fine if you are caught using a Gas Leaf blower in Illinois? [Q: Should you have to pay $500 fine if caught using a Gas Leaf Blower?] … 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 →
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 →
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 →
Jussie Smollett, ‘lest we forget – John Kass
Jussie Smollett, ‘lest we forget – John Kass — Read on johnkassnews.com/jussie-smollett-lest-we-forget/
Illinois Democrats Avow Adopting New Taxes in October Legislative Session
The Illinois departure tax and $1.50 ‘per’ package delivery tax may be back, sooner than later. Two Illinois Democrats say they ‘will’ pass a $771 million dollar tax and fee package in October to bail out Brandon Johnson’s Chicago mass … Continue reading →