Tag Archives: Taxation
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 →
Defund Motor Vehicle “Kill Switches”
🚨 “JUDGE, JURY, AND EXECUTIONER”: Rep. Thomas Massie Moves to Defund Vehicle ‘Kill Switches’ 🚨 The battle for the future of your dashboard is heating up on Capitol Hill. Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY), joined by Scott Perry (R-PA) and Chip … 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 →
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 →
Latest List 10/26/25 of 13 Taxes and Fees the Politicians May Approve this Week at Veto Session in Springfield
Here is a latest list of 13 taxes and fees the politicians may approve this week in Springfield to bail out Chicago. [Q: are you willing to pay more to help out our friends in Chicago? ] Illinois Democrats are … Continue reading →
🚨 More Bad News for Illinois Taxpayers 🚨
🚨 More Bad News for Illinois Taxpayers 🚨 Illinois Democrats have unveiled a new “Wish List” of 13 tax and fee hikes to raise $1.5 BILLION to fund Chicago’s mass transit system — most of which would be paid by … Continue reading →
JB Hoards Taxpayer Money While Raising Illinois Taxes
Hoarding your money and raising taxes! JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats raised the gas tax in llinois despite the fact that Illinois has $3.3 billion of ‘unused’ funds in Illinois’ road account – – just sitting there! JB Pritzker and … Continue reading →
New Illinois “Exit Tax” Proposed
New Illinois ‘exit tax’ proposed! The Democrat proposal would cost many Illinoisans an average of $1335.00 to bail out Brandon Johnson’s public transportation system. Irony: The City of Chicago, would be ‘exempt’ from having to pay the tax. So, if … Continue reading →
July 1, Happy Annual Illinois Tax Increase Day
Happy July 1. Starting today in Illinois:*Prostitution felony arrests will automatically be sealed.*Illinois gas tax hiked again to 48.3c gal.–2nd highest gas tax in US.*Cellphone tax hike from 7% to 8.65%.*6% hotel tax on short term rentals (Airbnbs, etc). Starting … Continue reading →