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United States’ Foolish Acts of the Past in the Handling of the Regime of Iran
This didn’t begin Friday. Carter started it. Carter didn’t just watch, he helped the Ayatollah overthrow the Shah. He watched the Islamic Republic take power, watched American diplomats get seized and paraded on television for 444 days, spent the rest … 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 →
Illinois Statewide Bag Tax Being Considered
Illinois is considering a universal statewide bag tax, but a proposed bill (HB5112) seeks to introduce a 10-cent fee on all carryout bags starting Jan. 1, 2027, rising to 25 cents by 2030. Currently, taxes exist in specific locations, such … Continue reading →
Legislation for Devices to Limit Speed Proposed in Illinois
New law: Speed limiting devices may soon be required in vehicles in Illinois. [Q: Should Illinois be able to require speed limits in vehicle ?] A new proposal in Springfield would require certain Illinois drivers to install speed-limiting technology in … Continue reading →
President Pritzker !!! ???
Political shocker: President Pritzker! ? Democratic consultant James Carville says Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker could potentially be his party’s best choice to lead Democrats to victory in the 2028 presidential election. [Q: do you think Pritzker will be our next … Continue reading →
Defund Motor Vehicle “Kill Switches”
🚨 “JUDGE, JURY, AND EXECUTIONER”: Rep. Thomas Massie Moves to Defund Vehicle ‘Kill Switches’ 🚨 The battle for the future of your dashboard is heating up on Capitol Hill. Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY), joined by Scott Perry (R-PA) and Chip … 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 →