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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 →
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 →
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.’
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 →
A Must Read for Illinois Landlords !!!
🚨 DID YOU KNOW? MUST READ, LANDLORDS & PROPERTY OWNERS 🚨 Starting January 1, 2026, Illinois landlords (yes — including Chicago) are required to add a new mandatory document to EVERY residential lease and renewal under the Safer Homes Act. … Continue reading →
New York City’s Future ?
Here’s what I think will happen in NYC under Mamdami. The free buses and government grocery stores won’t happen, they never do. They sound good during campaigns, but collapse under basic math. You can’t run a city on ideas that … Continue reading →
Chicago Rides Free and You Get To Pay For It !!!
RTA and CTA customers will not see a fare increase because you are now paying for Chicago Mass Transit. Fare increases have been cancelled. The new Democrat Illinois transit bill that includes a 45 cent toll increase for non-transit riders … Continue reading →
UPDATE ON BILLS THAT WERE PASSED By the Illinois General Assembly 10/31/2025
UPDATE ON BILLS THAT PASSED 10/31/2025Illinois Sets a New Low for Transparency – While you were sleeping, with no public vetting of the bill and at around 4 am, $1.5 billion in tax dollars was directed to bailout bankrupt transit, … Continue reading →
Iranians Toppling Regime
Israel and the US are rapidly dismantling Iran’s entire leadership structure which will cause much chaos within what’s left of the regime. Hopefully, this will allow the protesters to overthrow what’s left of the regime in the coming days.Israel has … Continue reading →