Category Archives: robert martwick
Bad News—-Pritzker’s Mega Property Tax Hike Bill Will Hurt You
Bad News – J.B. Pritzker’s Mega property tax hike bill is advancing. If passed, your property tax bill could ‘double’. Small businesses, homeowners and renters…(yes, renters) will pay dearly. The Democrat Chicago Bears Mega-project bill that will debated further in … Continue reading →
Illinois Legislators Considering Major Taxes and New Restrictions on Gun Ownership
Another new tax for firearms owners. Illinois Democrats have introduced a new law that would require you to buy government-approved insurance just to apply for, or renew, a FOID Card. HB43 creates a JB Pritzker appointed task force to study … Continue reading →
New Hunting Tax in Illinois Proposed to Start January 1, 2027
New Hunting tax: Illinois legislators are proposing a new tax on hunters and firearm enthusiasts in Illinois. Starting Jan 1, 2027 Illinois firearms owners, hunters, and marksmen will pay a five cent tax per round of ammunition tax under HB4414. … Continue reading →
Illinois Considering a “Free Cash” Handout Program Statewide
Illinois Democrats are pushing for a “Free cash“ handout program statewide –“guaranteed income”. Money would be provided to families and individuals without any work requirements whatsoever. [Q: Should Illinois provide free money, without the requirement to work? ] Advocates in … Continue reading →
The Flawed 2015 JCPOA with Iran Placed No Restrictions on Ballistic Missiles
The 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was sold as the definitive solution to the Iranian nuclear threat, yet it contained a fatal flaw: it placed no restrictions on the ballistic and cruise missiles required to deliver a nuclear … Continue reading →
Illinois Minimum Wage -$27/ Hour ?
Illinois Minimum Wage -$27 ? A proposal introduced by two Democrats would raise the minimum wage up to $27 an hour in Illinois. Are you ready to pay $25 for a Big Mac?  [Q: Do you favor an increase … Continue reading →
Illinois Tax Increase Score Card for 2026
2026 Tax Increase Scorecard: Illinois Politicians 2026 slogan: “We’re not happy, until you’re not happy” – Here are 5 new tax increases that Democrats in Springfield are proposing to make Illinois more ‘unaffordable.’
Future of Food Delivery If The Grocery Bag Tax is Implemented
Here is the future of food delivery in Illinois if the grocery bag tax is implemented. Food delivery to your porch will look like this. Plastic bags no longer allowed and groceries just sitting loose on your porch. The new … Continue reading →
Illinois may lower the limit for DUI’s from .08 to .05.
Illinois lawmakers are currently considering a significant change to DUI laws that could impact thousands of drivers across the state. As of January 2026, Illinois House Bill 4333 proposes amending the Illinois Vehicle Code to lower the presumptive alcohol concentration … Continue reading →
Bad Outcome for USA with Mojtana Khamenei Chosen as Supreme Leader of Iran
The US hopes for a diplomatic offramp in Iran are over! Mojtaba Khamenei the son of former Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been elected as the Supreme Leader, taking over from temporary Supreme Leader Arafi. This is bad. Initially considered dead, … Continue reading →