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ILLINOIS GAS PRICES NEARLY $1 HIGHER THAN INDIANA
Illinois drivers are paying nearly 90 cents more per gallon than drivers across the border in Indiana.Illinois: $4.91/galIndiana: $4.03/galAnd despite the growing cost at the pump, Illinois Democrats say they haven’t heard anyone complain about the gas tax.The next gas … Continue reading →
Speed Limiting Devices on Illinois Drivers May Lead to Serious Accidents
Under Illinois House Bill 4948, repeat reckless drivers face an Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) mandate. While designed to prevent high-speed crashes, lawmakers expressed concern that rigid limiters could prevent drivers from safely accelerating to avoid road hazards, potentially trapping them … Continue reading →
Is Kirpan Allowed in the US
Is kirpan allowed in the US? Yes, the kirpan—a sacred, article of faith for initiated Sikhs—is legal to carry in the U.S.However, because it resembles a knife or sword, it is highly regulated. Specific rules depend strictly on where you … 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: Property taxes continue to climb. Illinois already … 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 →
A Review of Illinois Governor Pritzker’s Scandals
Pritzker is drowning in scandals. He ripped toilets out of his Chicago mansion to dodge $331,000 in property taxes. This billionaire hid millions in Bahamas trusts while raising taxes on Illinois families. His family vacationed in Florida and Wisconsin during … Continue reading →