Illinois Review

IL GOP: Don't get fooled again

Illinois House vote down one income tax hike, another yet possible

On the afternoon of the last regularly-scheduled day of the Illinois General Assembly, the Illinois House voted down SB 2252, an income tax increase from 3 to 4.5%.   Another income tax increase to 6% passed by the Illinois Senate late Saturday night, but may not be called for a floor vote in the Illinois House.  Time is running out for any income tax increase during the regularly scheduled session.  If the legislature is called back on June 1, any legislation would need a 2/3 majority rather than 50% plus 1 for passage.

The Illinois House Republicans stayed solidly opposed to the Democrats "Hail Mary" budget proposal as it passed tonight with one vote to spare SB 1197 (Democrat Golar changed to a "no" after the roll call), legislation that would authorize this fiscal years remaining funds to state agencies, and will permit the state agencies to function at the status quo until the legislature is called back later this summer, or during the veto session.

Chicago Young Republicans launch new ad campaign

These ads are already appearing tomorrow to launch a new membership drive right in Barack Obama's back yard.  "It's not easy being RIGHT in Chicago," the CYRs are telling Blue, Red and Brown line riders for the next month.  More at www.JoinChicagoYRs.com. You gotta love how huge the "RIGHT" is!

The CYRs are holding a press conference in the morning as they officially launch the month-long membership drive.

Connelly: Democrats Pass Watered Down Ethics Legislation

Springfield … Despite voicing concerns about its effectiveness, State Representative Michael Connelly (R-Naperville), today expressed his disappointment with the watered down campaign finance reform package which passed the House.

“The lack of teeth in this legislation is astounding when put in the context of what has happened politically over the past ten years in Illinois. Instead of allowing for an up or down vote on recommendations proposed by the non-partisan Illinois Reform Commission, the legislature received a watered down version that has more holes than swiss cheese,” stated Connelly. “I’m completely appalled by the Democrats lack of willingness to pass meaningful reform.”

Online horse betting first step to more online gambling

One online gambling news source says the Illinois General Assembly's passage of online race track betting is only the beginning. 

NewOnlineCasinos.org reports that not only are gamblers pushing for U.S. Representative Barney Frank's bill to overturn the federal ban on internet gambling, they plan to push for internet casino gambling, too.

The new law will allow residents to bet on horse races from the comfort of their own homes, through the Internet. The measure is being met with widespread excitement from people in Illinois.

"Hopefully this is only the first step," said Billy Cormate, " if we are allowed to bet on horse online, then we should also have the right to play poker or play at an online casinos."

Actually the Illinois General Assembly passed to the governor legislation legalizing playing poker online just hours before it passed the horse racing online effort.  Both are now sitting on Governor Patrick Quinn's desk.

Will Tiller Become a Liberal Martyr?

by Sam Pierce

This is the headline on Breitbart, "Wichita police: Slaying at abortion doc's church." It is being reported, but not confirmed that George Tiller (a.k.a. Tiller The Baby Killer) has been shot and killed at his church.

If it is confirmed that the late term abortion practitioner has been killed, the culture of death leftists that infest the nation's media, government, and entertainment entities are likely to have a field day. The vile "doctor" will become a martyr to those who salivate for acts of violence that can be pinned on people who oppose abortion.

50 ways to tax your lover

Check out the list of nearly 50 new state sales taxes the Illinois Senate who loves you, feels your pain and wants us all to pay now ... So even if you're one of the nearly 10% laid off from your job, with no taxable income to get hit with the 67% income tax increase,  you'll still feel the pain... oh yes, it's 50  new ways to tax us.

Courtesy of the Daily Herald's Senate debate live blog:

Abortionist George Tiller killed

Kansas' controversial late term abortionist George Tiller was shot and killed this morning as he was entering church.  UPDATE from Associated Press: 

Attorney Dan Monnat said Tiller, one of the nation's most visible and strident advocates for abortion rights, was shot as he served as an usher during morning services at Reformation Lutheran Church. Monnat said Tiller's wife, Jeanne, was in the choir at the time of the shooting.

Condemnation of the killing is coming in from national pro-life leaders.

Abbott & Costello: Union loafers

Teri O'Brien returns to talk radio

Long time conservative host favorite Teri O'Brien has returned to talk radio, and the "Warrior Princess" is on the warpath every Sunday afternoon from 2 to 3 PM right here on your computer.  She's set with phone lines open for your comments. 

Check out the Teri O'Brien Show, Sundays 2-3 pm Central Time. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Teri-OBrien .  If you're busy at 2 o'clock, you can stream it or download later via iTunes.