http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/l...,4384338.story
"Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law Monday a $31 billion statewide construction program for crumbling roads, mass transit and schools that will be paid for by legalizing video poker, raising fees on motorists and boosting taxes on candy, beauty products and booze....
...The measure would allow bars, restaurants and social clubs to have up to five video gambling machines each. They must be in an area accessible only to patrons 21 or older, and the state would collect 30 percent of the revenue, which is estimated to generate about $300 million a year when the program is fully implemented...
...But taxpayers can expect their pocketbooks to start taking extra hits later this summer. On Sept. 1, wine, liquor, beer, candy, bottled tea and beauty products such as dandruff shampoo will be taxed more. And in mid-October, drivers can expect to pay $30, up from $10, for a driver's license...
...License plate fees will increase from $79 to $99 for the registration year beginning Jan. 1, and car title transfers will jump from $65 to $95."
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If Quinn runs for election he will not get my vote. Time to kick the dems out of the governors seat.
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