Tag Archives: legal
Is Medicare and Medicaid the Backbone of the US Healthcare System ?
Chuck Schumer claims that “Medicare and Medicaid” are the “backbone of our healthcare system for tens of millions of Americans,” and “Donald Trump and Republicans are trying to rip it all away.” IN FACT, Medicare and Medicaid have become costly … Continue reading →
Chicagoans are Asking About City Hall’s Priorities
Remember when Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed thousands of migrants to Chicago and promoted the city as a welcoming destination? Then came the public health concerns at the Pilsen shelter, where a 5-year-old migrant child died after developing sepsis associated with … Continue reading →
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. JB Pritzker actually said there’s “no guarantees” your taxes won’t change … 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 Last Minute Tax Hikes Coming to Close $900 Million Budget Gap
$900 million in surprise last minute tax hikes could be coming by Sunday – 8 New taxes Democrats are considering 🚨 Tax hikes look increasingly likely as state lawmakers race to pass a budget ➡️ illin.is/tax-threat 🚨 Governor JB Pritzker’s … 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 →
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 →
Gov Pritzker Continues to Gorge on Gasoline ⛽️ Tax Revenues
What Gov. Pritzker won’t tell you is that since the Iran war began, Illinois state and local governments have been collecting roughly 11–13¢ MORE per gallon in additional sales tax revenue alone. Illinois drivers are getting hammered at the pump, … Continue reading →
Justice Department Launches Investigations Concerning Gender Ideology in Pre-K-12 Schools in 36 Illinois School Districts including Leyden SD 212, and Elmwood Park High School
The US Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division launched investigations into 36 Illinois public school districts to determine whether they have included sexual orientation and gender ideology (SOGI) content in any class for grades pre-K-12, including Leyden SD 212 as well as Ridgewood and Elmwood Park High Schools Continue reading →