Expect More than Fireworks this July
June 30, 2020 July will bring us more than just fireworks and freedom this year. July 1st signals higher taxes in Illinois and increased pressure on already burdened small businesses. As if the past few months were not enough to cause distress and financial panic for many Illinois families and small businesses, Governor Pritzker will […]
Read Full ArticleDefund CTU
June 22, 2020 By: Katie Clancy, Marketing and Communications Manager For decades, Chicago Teachers Union members have failed to educate Chicago’s youth, while simultaneously demanding higher pay and better benefits. This past fall, they went on strike for 11 days, costing classroom time for students and burdening parents. Now Chicago Public Schools have been out […]
Read Full ArticleCooking Up An Illinois Budget Disaster
June 17, 2020 By: Leslie Munger, Former Illinois State Comptroller When I was the comptroller, I used an analogy called “the kitchen table”. Think of it as your good ol’ fashioned Midwestern middle-class family going through the finances late one weeknight, planning for how to pay the month’s bills. The kids are in bed, the […]
Read Full ArticleA Threat or Not? Gov. Pritzker Can’t Make Up His Mind on Anything
June 12, 2020 By: Matt Rodewald, Director of Communications Governor J.B. Pritzker cannot seem to make up his mind: Is the coronavirus still a massive threat to Illinois? You’ve all seen the memes on social media. “You can do this, but you can’t do that.” Some examples: I can go protest, but my kids can’t […]
Read Full ArticleSmall Businesses Destroyed by Violent Protests, Looting, and Incompetent Leadership
June 3, 2020 Governor Pritzker and President Trump do not get along, but that is old news. Back in March, the President called Gov. Pritzker out for his subpar leadership. He did the same thing on a call with all the governors on Monday. This trend is unlikely to end any time soon, especially since […]
Read Full ArticleTell Governor Pritzker to REMOVE THE GRADUATED INCOME TAX from the Ballot!
In light of the coronavirus crisis shutting down the economy and wreaking havoc on the small business community, the Illinois Opportunity Project stands with the Illinois Business Alliance in calling on Gov. Pritzker and the General Assembly to remove the graduated income tax from the ballot in November. JOIN US IN THE FIGHT SIGN THE […]
Read Full ArticleDemand Property Tax Relief
DEMAND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF!
Read Full ArticlePritzker is No Leader. He’s a Failure.
By: Matt Rodewald, Director of Communications The term leadership has been thrown around a lot lately. The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the skills of those in power from coast to coast. From Governors to county board members, we turn to them for guidance through this unprecedented time. A true leader, maybe we should all take […]
Read Full ArticlePritzker’s Progressive Tax Will Make The American Dream Impossible To Achieve
Springfield politicians finalized the ballot language for the progressive tax and outlined how they intend to spin and sell this tax hike to you. Pritzker’s Progressive Tax would make the American Dream impossible to achieve. It will raise taxes on 100,000 small businesses and a typical family of four could easily see a $3,500 tax […]
Read Full ArticleWisconsin to Illinois: “We’re not cleaning up your mess.”
May 22, 2020 By: Matt Rodewald, Director of Communications Many of us have noticed during the COVID shutdown one thing about life at home. If you’re a parent, you’ve certainly figured out the one tough thing. If you’re trying to work from home and keep your kids on track with online learning, it just feels […]
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