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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.’
Future of Food Delivery If The Grocery Bag Tax is Implemented
Here is the future of food delivery in Illinois if the grocery bag tax is implemented. Food delivery to your porch will look like this. Plastic bags no longer allowed and groceries just sitting loose on your porch. The new … 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 →
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 →