Taking a ballot selfie is a felony in Illinois
Taking a ballot selfie is a felony in Illinois
Voters wanting to share their Election Day pride best not do it with a voting booth selfie posted to social media. That’s a felony in Illinois.
Oak Lawn may boost businesses by waiving $600,000 in licensing fees
Oak Lawn may boost businesses by waiving $600,000 in licensing fees
A tough economy and an Illinois Policy Institute report has Oak Lawn considering waiving business license renewal fees for a year. Giving up $600,000 in fees is expected to attract new businesses and help older ones.
Unions spend nearly $5M to push property tax hikes through Amendment 1
Unions spend nearly $5M to push property tax hikes through Amendment 1
The majority of the support for a constitutional amendment that would raise taxes on Illinoisans comes from union coffers, with nearly $5 million donated so far. Unions also funded the failed progressive tax push in 2020.
Lightfoot allies delay speed camera vote
Lightfoot allies delay speed camera vote
The Chicago City Council blocked a vote to repeal the lower speed camera ticket threshold, responsible for $59 million in tickets last year. Mayor Lori Lightfoot now has until July 20 to save a policy that issued more tickets than Chicago has residents.
Citadel 3rd major company to leave Illinois in 2 months
Citadel 3rd major company to leave Illinois in 2 months
Hedge-fund firm Citadel is moving its headquarters to Miami. Citadel CEO Ken Griffin said many employees have asked to move out of Illinois.
Ifeoma Nkemdi
Ifeoma Nkemdi
"I gladly signed on as a plaintiff against Amendment 1 to stop this union power grab before things get any worse.”
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Biden may suspend federal gas tax as Pritzker sets up double hike for 2023
Biden may suspend federal gas tax as Pritzker sets up double hike for 2023
President Biden will call on Congress to suspend the federal gasoline and diesel tax for three months. Instead of suspending it, Gov J.B. Pritzker delayed the next motor fuel tax hike until after the election, hitting Illinois drivers with two hikes in 2023.
Voting by mail
Voting by mail
Amendment 1 sponsor sentenced to prison for union ghost payroll scheme
Amendment 1 sponsor sentenced to prison for union ghost payroll scheme
Former state Sen. Thomas Cullerton was sentenced to one year in federal prison for embezzlement from a no-work union job. He sponsored the Amendment 1 proposal to make government unions nearly untouchable in Illinois.
Chicago City Council committee votes to repeal tickets for going 6 mph over speed limit
Chicago City Council committee votes to repeal tickets for going 6 mph over speed limit
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee voted 16-15 to repeal Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s policy issuing $35 tickets to motorists going 6 mph over the speed limit. The decision now heads to the full council for a vote June 22.
Ep. 42: Make your vote count with Jim Long
Ep. 42: Make your vote count with Jim Long
Voting is the most important action a citizen can take to ensure his or her voice is heard in government. Increased voter turnout is good for our communities – locally and statewide. Jim Long joins the Policy Shop to explain a new initiative that will increase voter turnout. He also breaks downs common myths and misconceptions about voting...
Illinois gas station owners fight Pritzker mandate with gas tax signs
Illinois gas station owners fight Pritzker mandate with gas tax signs
The Illinois Fuel & Retail Association has agreed to post signage notifying drivers of the delayed gas tax hike, and an explanation of why gas in Illinois is so expensive.
Illinois’ fireworks ban limits liberty, hurts job growth
Illinois’ fireworks ban limits liberty, hurts job growth
Illinoisans celebrate Independence Day by taking their fireworks business to other states, despite bans and threats at home, causing the state to lose out on jobs and revenue.