Tag Archives: #city politics
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 →
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 →
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 →
Renee Good Did Not Wake Up Planning on Being Killed
I don’t think suspect in yesterday’s confrontation with federal agents, woke up that day planning to get killed. I really don’t. What I do think is that she probably thought she was provoking them in a way that would end … Continue reading →
New York Has Surrendered
I am stunned by where New York is today. Mamdani has appointed an attorney who represented a 9/11-linked al-Qaeda terrorist as his chief counsel. One of his first acts was to repeal executive orders that defined antisemitism and ensured that … Continue reading →
Twas the night before Christmas, and all through Chicago City Hall
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through City Hall,Not a creature was stirring, not even a crawl.The budget was hung by the chimney with care,Knowing that no head tax soon would appear. The aldermen were nestled all snug in … 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 →
$10,000 Fines For ICE Agents in Illinois
ICE agents could face $10,000 fines under a Democrat law approved in Springfield on Thursday. [Q: Is this new law good or bad for Illinois?] Illinois State Senator Craig Wilcox in his newsletter said: “House Bill 1312, legislation that further … 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 →