Category Archives: stock market
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 →
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 →
What Does a Cashless Society Mean ?
HERE’S WHAT NO CASH ACTUALLY MEANS:A cashless society means no cash. Zero. It doesn’t mean mostly cashless and you can still use a ‘wee bit of cash here & there’. Cashless means fully digital, fully traceable, fully controlled. I think … 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 →
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 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 →
Illinois Mileage Tracker Tax is Back on Legislative Agenda for 2026
The Illinois Mileage tracker tax is back. The new proposal includes a provision to have a tracker in applicable vehicles and 1.5 cent per mile tax. [Q: Good Idea or bad plan?] Senate Bill 3566 would establish a new Road … 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 →