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Illinois is preparing for a 30% toll increase beginning January 1, 2027.
Toll free in’73″…a promise by Illinois politicians. Anybody remember that slogan? JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats are now guaranteeing that Illinois tollway roads will ‘not’ toll-free by 2073, either. In fact, Illinois tolls will increase by 45 cents to $1.20 … 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:
Free Health Insurance for “Non-Citizens” in Illinois is Proposed
Free Health Insurance for ‘non-citizens’ in Illinois. An Illinois lawmaker is proposing legislation that would offer taxpayer funded Free Health Insurance for ‘non-citizens’ in Illinois. HB4824, introduced by Rep. Dagmara Avelar (D) would amend the Medical Assistance Article of the … Continue reading →
“Baby Bonds” for Babies Born in Illinois on Medicaid
Politicians in Illinois want to create $5,000 in taxpayer-funded trust accounts for babies born on Medicaid starting in 2024. HB5759 is a new law that creates “Baby Bonds” Millions in Illinois taxpayer dollars would fund the program. Between 49,000 and … Continue reading →
Faces of the Victims of Flight 191, May 25, 1979 Crash at Chicago O’Hare
Faces of the victims of Flight 191. According to a National Transportation Safety Board accident report, all 258 passengers and 13 crew members aboard American Airlines Flight 191 died when the DC-10 plane crashed on May 25, 1979. Two men … Continue reading →
Should repeat dangerous drivers face stricter monitoring? That’s the question fueling intense debate across Illinois right now.
Illinois drivers could soon see speed-limiting and tracking technology installed in vehicles. A bill passed the Illinois Senate on Wednesday and now awaits Governor JB Pritzker’s signature. If signed, the requirements would begin on January 1, 2028. Illinois drivers could … Continue reading →
School districts across Illinois are quietly using police‑grade surveillance tools and private investigators to track families and decide which children are allowed to attend public school.
Why do schools take these actions and why are they investigating parents? “Ostensibly, the validity they raise is the amount of money that they spend for each student to educate the students,” said Roy McCampbell, a former school administrator and … Continue reading →
Illinois Passes $56 Billion Budget While Enacting New Taxes
Illinois passes $56B budget – Lawmakers approved the state budget early Monday morning after slogging through the night, enacting new taxes on businesses and authorizing less spending than what Gov. JB Pritzker proposed in February. Illinois’ newly passed FY27 budget, … Continue reading →