Category Archives: senator durbin
ILLINOIS GAS PRICES NEARLY $1 HIGHER THAN INDIANA
Illinois drivers are paying nearly 90 cents more per gallon than drivers across the border in Indiana.Illinois: $4.91/galIndiana: $4.03/galAnd despite the growing cost at the pump, Illinois Democrats say they haven’t heard anyone complain about the gas tax.The next gas … Continue reading →
Leyden SD 212 Superintendent Nick Polyak’s Annual Pension Will Approach Almost $300,000 Annually with Automatic 3 % Increases
Leyden CHSD 212 school district is under scrutiny as its superintendent, Nicholas Polyak receives a significant salary increase despite low student performance metrics. Leyden CHSD 212 school district is under scrutiny as its superintendent, Nicholas Polyak receives a significant salary … Continue reading →
Capital Formation Lifts People Out of Poverty
Sixty-two years and $22 trillion later, the U.S. poverty rate sits at roughly 11 percent, almost identical to where Lyndon Johnson found it in 1964. The government ran the most expensive social experiment in human history and produced nothing measurable. … Continue reading →
If Fauci has already been pardoned for the federal offenses connected to his public service, what federal crime is he afraid of admitting?
Before leaving office, President Joe Biden gave Dr. Anthony Fauci a sweeping pardon. It covered any federal offenses Fauci may have committed or participated in from January 1, 2014, through January 20, 2025, arising from his service as director of … Continue reading →
Is Medicare and Medicaid the Backbone of the US Healthcare System ?
Chuck Schumer claims that “Medicare and Medicaid” are the “backbone of our healthcare system for tens of millions of Americans,” and “Donald Trump and Republicans are trying to rip it all away.” IN FACT, Medicare and Medicaid have become costly … Continue reading →
Chicagoans are Asking About City Hall’s Priorities
Remember when Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed thousands of migrants to Chicago and promoted the city as a welcoming destination? Then came the public health concerns at the Pilsen shelter, where a 5-year-old migrant child died after developing sepsis associated with … Continue reading →
Is Kirpan Allowed in the US
Is kirpan allowed in the US? Yes, the kirpan—a sacred, article of faith for initiated Sikhs—is legal to carry in the U.S.However, because it resembles a knife or sword, it is highly regulated. Specific rules depend strictly on where you … 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: Property taxes continue to climb. Illinois already … Continue reading →