Local State Senators Facilitate Sales Tax Hike – Roll Calls for House & Senate

Educators know that people don’t notice sales taxes, so they convinced the Illinois General Assembly to enact legislation to allow sales taxes to be raised and designated for schools. People would be told that property taxes would be cut, but … Continue reading

425 Days Since Mayor Aaron Shepley’s 75% Crystal Lake City Sales Tax Took Effect

Just in case you’re interested. In Chicago the media and taxpayers are interested in the Cook County sales tax hike that went into effect the same day as Crystal Lake’s. Neither anyone on Crystal Lake’s city council nor any Crystal … Continue reading

300 Days Since Mayor Aaron Shepley’s 75% Sales Tax Increase Went Into Effect

Reminded by today’s Chicago Tribune editorial page, I pass on this reminder to you. How different has been the Chicago Tribune’s reaction to Cook County Board President Todd Stroger’s sales tax increase last July 1st from that of the Northwest … Continue reading

Part 3 – How High Is the Mayor Aaron Shepley’s Crystal Lake Sales Tax Hike?

“You’re way off,” Cat Dad said. “Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley is trying to fool you into thinking his 75% sales tax increased is smaller than it really is. “Have you heard people complaining about the RTA sales tax that … Continue reading

Part 3 – How High Is the Mayor Aaron Shepley’s Crystal Lake Sales Tax Hike?

“You’re way off,” Cat Dad said. “Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley is trying to fool you into thinking his 75% sales tax increased is smaller than it really is. “Have you heard people complaining about the RTA sales tax that … Continue reading