Ban

Just last year, California imposed a "Skittles ban" outlawing four different food additives that have been linked to fertility issues and cancer.

To be clear, there is no ban on wood burning stoves in Illinois or any other state I'm aware of. Yet. However, there is a movement toward stringent regulation and Illinois is one of the states leading the charge.

Some brands still use this ingredient, while others have replaced it over the years.

The Chicago Police Department recently released some new stats on crime, showing that while robbery and burglary were down in 2020, carjackings in Chicago are on a record-setting pace.

On Tuesday, a democratic lawmaker from Chicago area has proposed legislation that would ban leaf blowers and wants to fine you $500.00 if you are caught using one in Illinois.

As of Jan 1, 2021, you will NO longer be able to pump your own gas in Illinois under legislation proposed by Illinois House Democrat Camille Y Lilly.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is calling for a ban on all flavored e-cigarettes, a movement that's been gaining a lot of traction lately.

On Wednesday, September 11, Michigan will become the first state to ban a form of e-cigarettes.

A new 5-cent statewide tax on plastic bags would hit up Illinois shoppers for as much as $23 million in state revenue. Chicago would be exempt from the new tax, since it already has a tax in place.

Next Tuesday we'll all be hitting the polls to vote. One item that Rockford won't be voting on is this ban on pickup trucks. Truthfully it would never stand here.