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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 →
The Masters of Political Money Laundering Using “Smurfing” To Stay Under the Radar !
But wait! There’s so much more fraud! 🚨A Tale of 82 Smurfs: Massive Money Laundering Fraud in the Democratic Party — Showcasing Missouri Congressman Wesley Bell If I told you that 82 senior citizens that average 75 years old donated … 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 →
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 →
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 →
$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 →
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 →