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Category Archives: Illinois
Since the Dead Vote, Why Can’t They Get Tax Exemptions?
I grew up in Chicago. It’s legendary in Chicago that the dead vote. My father told me that during the 1960 presidential election that Democrats waited to see how many of the dead they needed to vote to ensure that … Continue reading
Posted in Illinois, Property Taxes
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Bears Sacked; Lose Court Case Worth $4.1 Million
No, Jay Cutler didn’t throw one of his usual interceptions. Instead, Judge Mary Mason of the 1st District Illinois Appellate Court ruled that the Chicago Bears had underpaid Cook County’s Amusement Tax. The story begins when ancient Soldier Field was … Continue reading
It’s Only a 56% Tax Increase…
In the, “Tales, I win, heads, you lose” news of the week comes word of a 56% increase in Chicago’s telephone tax. The tax increase might prevent a $50 million property tax increase…but then again it might not. The issues … Continue reading
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Illinois’ Bankrupt Pension Systems and Tax Hikes
I was born and raised just outside of Chicago. I still root for Chicago sports teams (Blackhawks, Bears, and Cubs). Yet I’m quite happy that I don’t reside in Illinois today. Illinois’ pension systems are basically bankrupt and Democrats in … Continue reading
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The Flow of AGI from One State to Another
From watchdog.org comes an interesting interactive map showing how money has flowed from state to state. Back when I moved to Nevada from California, I noted this issue. Here’s yet more verification that this is real. The five biggest losers … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, California, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas
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Beavers Convicted: Loans Require Payback
I’m shocked, just shocked to find out that there’s corruption in Chicago. Actually, I’m not. I’m just surprised to find out that gambling led to the downfall of a cog in the Democrats’ machine politics in the Windy City. Commissioner … Continue reading
It’s 6,219 Miles from Calumet City to Amman
What does Calumet City, Illinois have in common with Amman, Jordan? To be honest, not very much at all. However, this story begins in Calumet City and takes a detour through Amman before ending in Chicago (with a probable side … Continue reading
Illinois’ Pension Problems Get Worse; Lottery Checks Bounce
Two stories out of Illinois that are, perhaps, linked. First, the Illinois Lottery forgot to send some money to their bank. While a spokesperson for the Illinois Lottery said it was a mistake, one would think that balancing the checkbook … Continue reading
Jackson’s Fall Includes Tax Charge
I was going to put in a line in this post, “Will the first Chicago politician who is honest, forthright, and not corrupt please stand up?” However, I realized that there must be some politician in the Windy City who … Continue reading
What Happens When Cigarette Taxes go Through the Roof?
While Alan Greenspan noted, “Whatever you tax, you get less of,” the New York legislature seems to not understand. In one of the least shocking reports I’ve seen, the New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS) noted that the state … Continue reading