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?]
History: Back in 2020, Illinois Politicians proposed Illinois Senate Bill 3313 [Sponsored by State Sen Laura Fine (D)] that would ban gas powered leaf blowers in Illinois and fine people $500.
Fine argued:
-Gas-powered leaf blowers are detrimental to the health of the citizens of the State of Illinois and the quality of the environment -Two-stroke and four-stroke engines used in gas-powered leaf blowers emit exceedingly high rates of pollutants, including, but not limited to, carbon monoxide, nitrous oxides, and hydrocarbons; -The chemical pollutants that gas-powered leaf blowers emit can contribute to smog formation and acid rain -Gas-powered leaf blowers generate noise at a decibel level capable of causing hearing loss in a short amount of time;(5) gas-powered leaf blowers send dust and other small particles into the air for considerable distances, -Gas-powered leaf blowers send dust and other small particles into the air for considerable distances including, but not limited to, animal feces, trace quantities of heavy metals such as lead, and allergens such as pollen and mold.
…and yes, a $500.00 penalty would apply to those violating the law!
The good news, the law was ‘not’ approved, but…….
Fast forward to 2024, when Democrat Chicago State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D) introduced HB4805 which was intended to create “the Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban Act.” The law provides that, on and after January 1, 2025, a person may not operate or sell at retail a gas-powered leaf blower in the State. Provides that a person who violates the Act’s provisions is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500.
The good news, again, the bill died, but will that stop Illinois politicians from bring it back again? Probably Not!
The Illinois $1.50 delivery tax is back! Here’s an update.
Background: In May, Illinois politicians proposed a $1.50 tax on every kind of delivery (Amazon, UPS, DoorDash, USPS)….any package that is delivered to your door.
Every Amazon, USPS and UPS package that gets delivered to your home or business would cost you an extra $1.50 under the Democrat Pritzker plan. The money would go to Brandon Johnson (D) and the City of Chicago fiscally mismanaged public transit, but the tax would be paid by the entire state of Illinois.
The Democrat controlled Illinois Senate approved the tax, but the clock ran out before the spring legislative session wrapped up and Democrats in the Illinois house did not have time to vote on the delivery tax. (Note: Zero Republicans voted for the tax, all “Y” Votes were from Democrats, locally, this includes Rockford Area State Senator Steve Stadelman (D).
Bill Status: The bill (HB3438) is still ‘alive’. It has been referred to the Rules committee and could come up again for a vote in the fall.
Transparency: The sponsors of this tax are all Democrats and include:
Senate Sponsors: Sen. Ram Villivalam – David Koehler – Mike Porfirio – Celina Villanueva – Robert Peters, Omar Aquino, Adriane Johnson, Mike Simmons, Mark L. Walker, Graciela Guzmán, Mary Edly-Allen, Robert F. Martwick, Mattie Hunter and Sara Feigenholtz
State House of Representatives Sponsors : Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. – Marcus C. Evans, Jr., Dave Vella, Kevin John Olickal, Natalie A. Manley, Martin J. Moylan and Katie Stuart
$1.50 Illinois Delivery Tax loophole for Chicago!
Loophole: The portions City of Chicago would be ‘exempt’ from having to pay the new tax.
The Pritzker/Democrat sponsored delivery tax would apply to the entire state of Illinois to bail out the city of Chicago – many areas of the city would ‘not’ have to pay the tax.
On Monday, Illinois state senator Andrew Chesney issued a warning to Illinois residents:
“….And here’s the kicker: the tax doesn’t even apply evenly. Deliveries made by bicycle are exempt, which just so happens to benefit many areas of Chicago where bike delivery is common. So, while city residents find a convenient loophole, rural and suburban families are left paying the bill. This isn’t just bad policy, it’s targeted taxation”
Beckground: A $1.50 Delivery Tax, or what many have called the “Amazon Tax,” on nearly every package or food order delivered to your door. Groceries and medicine are supposed to be exempt, however, if your delivery order included a rotisserie chicken, roll of toilet paper, toothpaste, diapers , etc you would pay the tax.
The delivery tax bill remains alive in the Illinois state legislature, and could come back for a vote in the fall veto session.
The bill is intended to bail out the city of Chicago mismanaged public transportation system. The $1.50 per delivery/package tax would be levied throughout the entire state of Illinois to benefit Brandon Johnson and the City of Chicago.
The Democrat sponsored proposal would institute a ‘new milage tax’ that would force motorists to pay additional taxes for each mile driven.
Background: The proposal would also require Illinois motorists to put tracking devices on their vehicles to report mileage to state officials, or submit to regular reporting of their mileage to Illinois officials on a regular basis.
This proposal, a pilot plan, was sponsored by Chicago Democrat Sen. Ram Villivalam (pictured on the left, Pritzker on the right)
The bill was aimed to deal with declining gas tax revenue due to increasing fuel efficiency and the rise of electric vehicles
The good news: the bill (senate Bill 1938) did not pass in the spring legislative session in Springfield.
The bad news: the bill is not dead, it’s been referred to “assignments” and could come back. The bill has not been withdrawn.
More info: The senate bill proposed a pilot program for a mileage-based tax on drivers
The program would have studied the feasibility of collecting road usage data and payments from voluntary participants.
However, pilot programs, such as this often turn permanent. 
In illinois, this could eventually lead to much higher taxes, and of course, having your vehicle location tracked by state officials.
The newly released CIA document confirming the fraudulent nature of the Intelligence Community Assessment notes that on December 9, 2016, the Washington Post claimed to know the outcome of the assessment before the work had even begun. But that’s only half the story.
Around noon that day, the Washington Post published a routine article announcing that the Intelligence Community Assessment was just getting underway. A few hours later, without notice, they quietly edited not just the headline but the entire article, including the bylines. Suddenly, the revised piece asserted as fact that Vladimir Putin had orchestrated Trump’s election.
It is almost certain that corrupt intelligence officials were dissatisfied with the original reporting which wasn’t tailored to the narrative. They needed to preemptively sabotage Trump’s presidency, so they told the Washington Post to publish a version that reflected the Intelligence Community’s preferred narrative.
To this day, no one has been held accountable for this fraud—neither at the Washington Post, which later won Pulitzers for their lies, nor within the Intelligence Community, which orchestrated the deception.
You can see both versions of the article below. These are not two separate pieces—one is the original, and the other was inserted a few hours later using the exact same URL. They replaced the story entirely without acknowledging the change.
On this special day, the 4th of July, 2025, let us NEVER FORGET what this day truly represents.
America endured a BOLD Beginning and I want to provide a reminder of Who We Are and What It Takes to STAY FREE.
On July 4, 1776, a courageous idea changed the course of human history. A group of defiant colonists declared that freedom was not a privilege handed down by monarchs but a God-given right.
A small band of patriots signed the Declaration of Independence. In doing so, they declared a radical idea: that liberty isn’t granted by kings, but endowed by our Creator, God Almighty.
They pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to a cause greater than
themselves. It was an experiment risky and uncertain but rooted in moral courage and an unshakable belief in freedom. They didn’t just write about liberty. They bled for it. And that same spirit of sacrifice has echoed through every American generation since.
You can’t speak honestly about the Fourth of July without honoring those who have defended it, our men and women in uniform.
From the ragtag Continental Army that stood up to the most powerful empire in the
world, to the modern warrior defending freedom in every corner of the globe, the American military has always been the shield that protects the promise of July 4th. Every flag waving proudly today does so because someone stood ready to defend it.
Those who wear the uniform have bought and safeguarded every right we enjoy, free speech, faith, voting, and living as we choose.
Our military doesn’t just defend borders, it defends America’s virtues.
On this day, we must remember: Freedom isn’t free. It never has been. America is more than a place. It’s an idea that must be renewed, lived out, and passed on.
Military families know this truth deeply. They endure long deployments, shoulder the burden of war, and return to their homes forever changed. And they do it out of love for country,
freedom, and one another.
Their sacrifices aren’t just for Memorial Day or Veterans Day. It’s woven into the meaning of Independence Day. Every firework is a tribute not just to our birth, but to our survival.
This isn’t about politics. This is about patriotism.
It’s about gratitude for the past, the present, and the defenders of our future.
Stand for something greater so this Independence Day, remember that our freedom was won through valor… and
preserved through vigilance.
Let’s teach our children that the American flag stands for more than a holiday. It stands for sacrifice, unity, and an enduring dream worth defending.
And let us each recommit to the bold spirit of liberty that lit the fuse of revolution nearly 250 years ago.
To our troops, our veterans, and their families, THANK YOU. Your service is the reason we celebrate.
Happy Independence Day.
May we never take it for granted.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life,
Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” – Declaration of Independence, 1776
May God continue to Bless and Protect America 🙏🏼🇺🇸
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 July 1 in Illinois: *State agencies must collect gender inclusive data– male/female removed; now man/woman/nonbinary/gender nonconforming *Public schools must teach climate change *Judges must ask people in court if they need translator–free for some, 13 languages.
The US Supreme Court finally weighed in and it could change history.
In a monumental win for Trump, SCOTUS just shut down activist judges blocking his agenda.
It was a defining moment for the Trump presidency.
For years, President Trump’s efforts to deliver on his campaign promises had been repeatedly blocked by activist judges, often from liberal districts, issuing sweeping nationwide injunctions that stalled policies voters had supported at the ballot box.
That pattern hit a wall today.
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship can move forward in parts of the country, striking at the core of judges’ power to block presidential policies nationwide.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett, writing for the Court’s six Republican-appointed justices, made clear why the ruling mattered:
“These injunctions—known as ‘universal injunctions’—likely exceed the equitable authority that Congress has granted to federal courts.”
It was a significant legal win for Trump, delivering a long-awaited check on what his allies have described as a rogue judiciary determined to stymie his agenda.
As the decision hit the wires, CNN scrambled to break it down for viewers. Their senior legal analyst, Elie Honig, tried to summarize the ruling’s impact in real time.
“It looks like at first glimpse, and we’re just starting, it looks like the court has put some limits on the ability of district courts, trial courts, to issue those kind of rulings,” Honig said.
He continued, “It looks like the court has said district courts only have the power to do that in certain, very narrow circumstances.”
“So we’re going to go through this and get the details soon, but that’s the gist.”
It might be the most consequential Supreme Court ruling of Trump’s second term, clearing the path for his voter-backed agenda to move forward without repeated blocks from activist judges.
In his address, Trump unleashed on the significance of the moment:
“This morning the Supreme Court has delivered a monumental victory for the Constitution, the separation of powers, and the rule of law.”
He explained the stakes as he saw them:
“In striking down the excessive use of nationwide injunctions to interfere with the normal functioning of the executive branch, the Supreme Court has stopped the presidency itself.”
Reflecting on the public reaction, he said, “Really it’s been an amazing period of time this last hour.”
“There are people elated all over the country. I’ve seen such happiness in spirit. Sometimes you don’t see that. But this case is very important.”
He also made clear why he believed this fight mattered so much to voters:
“I was elected on a historic mandate, but in recent months we’ve seen a handful of radical left judges effectively try to overrule the rightful powers of the president to stop the American people from getting the policies that they’ve voted for in record numbers.”
Calling it a threat to the system itself, he reiterated: “It was a grave threat to democracy, frankly, and instead of merely ruling on the immediate cases before them, these judges have attempted to dictate the law for the entire nation.”
The president then offered a clear signal about what this ruling really means for his agenda.
He explained that the Supreme Court’s decision to rein in rogue injunctions effectively opens the door to ending birthright citizenship and pushing forward his full slate of policies.
For Trump, it marked what he called a truly historic moment in his presidency—more than just a legal win, it was a green light to deliver on some of his biggest campaign promises.
Laying out what’s next, he told the country:
“Thanks for this decision and thanks to this decision we can now promptly file to proceed with numerous policies that have been wrongly enjoined on a nationwide basis.”
He was direct about one of the most controversial priorities:
“Some of the cases we’re talking about would be ending birthright citizenship which now comes to the fore.”
Trump made his argument for why he believed that policy change is justified:
“That was meant for the babies of slaves, not meant for people trying to scam the system and come into the country on vacation.”
“This was the same date, the exact same date the end of the Civil War—it was meant for the babies of slaves, that is so clean and obvious.”
“This lets us go there and finally win that case because hundreds of thousands of people are pouring into our country under birthright citizenship and it wasn’t meant for that reason.”
“It was meant for the babies of slaves.”
He didn’t stop there, listing other stalled policies he said could now move forward:
“So thanks to this decision we can now promptly file to proceed with these numerous policies and those that have been wrongly enjoined on a nationwide basis including birthright citizenship.”
“Ending sanctuary city funding.”
“Suspending refugee resettlement.”
“Freezing unnecessary funding.”
“Stopping federal taxpayers from paying for transgender surgeries, and numerous other priorities of the American people.”
That’s when Attorney General Pam Bondi took the stage to drive the message home.
She went scorched earth as she reacted to the Supreme Court’s historic decision.
“Judges have tried to seize the executive branch’s power. NO longer.”
As the nation’s top law enforcement officer, Bondi delivered what was essentially a scorched-earth response to the Court’s ruling that shut down the use of nationwide injunctions by lower-court judges.
“Americans are finally getting what they voted for.”
She issued a blunt warning to the judiciary:
“Two words to the judges: no longer.”
She spelled out exactly what that means moving forward:
“No longer will we have rogue judges striking down President Trump’s policies across the entire nation. No longer.”
Bondi pointed to the Supreme Court’s clear finding in the 6–3 opinion:
“Today in the 6-3 opinion, Barrett correctly holds that the district court lacks authority to enter nationwide or universal injunctions.”
She highlighted how sweeping these injunctions had become:
“These lawless injunctions gave relief to everyone in the world instead of the parties before the court.”
She continued, “As the Supreme Court held today, they turned district courts into the imperial judiciary. Activist liberal judges have used these injunctions to block virtually ALL of President Trump’s policies.”
Detailing just how concentrated the problem was, she explained, “94 districts and 35 out of the 40 opinions with nationwide injunctions came from five liberal districts in this country. No longer.”
Bondi closed with a final, emphatic line:
“These injunctions have blocked our policies from tariffs to military readiness to immigration to foreign affairs, fraud, abuse and many other issues.”
And her last words left no doubt about the administration’s stance:
“The judges have tried to seize the executive branch’s power and they cannot do that. No longer.”
Just as the media was trying to keep up with the uproar over the Supreme Court limiting activist judges, the Court delivered another headline-grabbing decision.
It was a shot across the bow against the woke era.
In a second 6–3 ruling, the Supreme Court sided with a group of parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, who want the right to opt their children out of classroom lessons that include books with LGBTQ themes.
It was another HUGE win for religious rights advocates, who have often found a sympathetic ear in the Court’s conservative majority.
Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the six Republican-appointed justices, explained the Court’s reasoning:
“These parents have earned at least a preliminary injunction.”
He added, “In the absence of an injunction, the parents will continue to be put to a choice: either risk their child’s exposure to burdensome instruction, or pay substantial sums for alternative educational services. As we have explained, that choice unconstitutionally burdens the parents’ religious exercise,”
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, a new statewide tax is being considered by Democrats.
[Q: are you willing to pay this new tax to fund the Chicago transportation system?]
After the $1.50 per delivery (Amazon/doordash) delivery tax did not make it through the Illinois House of Representatives in time to become Law this past May, Chicago politicians are looking for more ways to tax Illinois residents to fund Chicago’s mismanaged public transportation system.
(Note: The $1.50 per delivery tax, unfortunately is not dead, Springfield democrat politicians plan to bring this back up for consideration in the summer and fall, so you still could be paying that $1.50 per delivery charge pushed by Pritzker and Illinois Democrats)
The new commuter transportation mobility tax is charged to certain employers and self-employed individuals engaging in business in the state of Illinois.
This would not only affect established employers, but also those who are self-employed, gig workers, etc.… 
The RTA board met earlier this month to discuss funding scenarios. Currently Chicago public transportation is $771 billion in the hole, but they’re looking to increase taxes by $1.5 billion total.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addresses Trump:
“So, you voted to build a wall.
Well, dear Americans, even if you don’t understand much about geography, since for you America is your country and not a continent, it is important for you to know, before the first brick is laid, that there are 7 billion people beyond that wall.
But since you don’t really know the term “people,” we will call them “consumers.” There are 7 billion consumers ready to replace their iPhones with Samsung or Huawei devices in less than 42 hours.
They can also replace Levi’s with Zara or Massimo Duti.
In less than six months, we can easily stop buying Ford or Chevrolet cars and replace them with Toyota, KIA, Mazda, Honda, Hyundai, Volvo, Subaru, Renault or BMW, which are technically better than the cars they produce. These 7 billion people can also stop subscribing to Direct TV, and we don’t want to do that, but we can stop watching Hollywood movies and start watching more Latin American or European productions that have better quality, message, cinematic techniques and content.
Although it may sound incredible, we can skip Disney and go to the Xcaret resort in Cancun, Mexico, Canada or Europe: there are other great destinations in South America, East America and Europe.
And even if you don’t believe it, even in Mexico there are better hamburgers than McDonald’s and they have better nutritional content.
Has anyone seen pyramids in the United States? In Egypt, Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, Sudan and other countries there are pyramids with incredible civilizations.
Find out where to find the wonders of the ancient and modern world. None of them in the US. Shame on Trump, he would have bought them and sold them!
We know that Adidas exists, not just Nike, and we can start wearing Mexican sneakers like Panam. We know more than you think.
We know, for example, that if these 7 billion consumers don’t buy their products, there will be unemployment and their economy will collapse (within the racist wall) to such an extent that they will beg us to tear down this ugly wall.
We didn’t want to, but….
You want a wall, you get a wall. Sincerely yours.”
Roy F. McCampbell's Blog 
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, a new statewide tax is being considered by Democrats.
[Q: are you willing to pay this new tax to fund the Chicago transportation system?]
After the $1.50 per delivery (Amazon/doordash) delivery tax did not make it through the Illinois House of Representatives in time to become Law this past May, Chicago politicians are looking for more ways to tax Illinois residents to fund Chicago’s mismanaged public transportation system.
(Note: The $1.50 per delivery tax, unfortunately is not dead, Springfield democrat politicians plan to bring this back up for consideration in the summer and fall, so you still could be paying that $1.50 per delivery charge pushed by Pritzker and Illinois Democrats)
The new commuter transportation mobility tax is charged to certain employers and self-employed individuals engaging in business in the state of Illinois.
This would not only affect established employers, but also those who are self-employed, gig workers, etc.… 
The RTA board met earlier this month to discuss funding scenarios. Currently Chicago public transportation is $771 billion in the hole, but they’re looking to increase taxes by $1.5 billion total.
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