A report notes Illinois has endured 70 tax and fee hikes in 15 years, and a large share of them came after Governor Pritzker took office. Analysis shows that 49 separate tax and fee increases…

By His Favorite (and Much Younger-Looking) Cousin) Alan paints 1969 like we were two resourceful, hardworking young entrepreneurs. Let me translate: we were dirty, sweaty kids who scavenged other people’s trash so we could afford…

For a Safe and Happy Season The holiday season brings excitement, celebrations, and bustling shopping trips, but it also presents unique safety and security challenges. Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift, preparing your…

25 Security & Safety Tips From a 45-Year Veteran The Thanksgiving season brings families, travel, and togetherness, but it also brings unique safety risks. From crowded parking lots to distracted shopping, kitchen fires, and home…

Audie Murphy – From Humble Beginnings Audie Leon Murphy was born June 20, 1925, near Kingston, Texas. His family were impoverished sharecroppers, one among twelve children, and when his father deserted the family and his…

It’s no coincidence that the Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day fall back-to-back in November. The Marine Corps was founded on November 10, 1775, and Marines proudly celebrate their birthday each year with time-honored tradition,…

For years now, we’ve watched the same names swirl around Washington scandals like vultures circling a carcass, Barack Obama, James Clapper, John Brennan, Susan Rice, John Kerry, Loretta Lynch, Andrew McCabe, James Comey, Hillary Clinton,…

The American people are watching. Washington is about to hold the government—and your liberty—hostage. The Democrats say they want to “save healthcare” and “protect the vulnerable” — but make no mistake: what they’re demanding in…

By any reasonable measure, the 2025 Chicago Cubs gave the fans something to cheer about — and left us believing that the next title run might really be within reach. A Strong Start, a Thrilling…

Across the United States, immigration enforcement has become one of the most divisive issues in modern politics. Yet at its core, the issue is simple: federal immigration laws exist, and it is the duty of…