Illinois bans mini shampoo bottles in hotel rooms – Illinois Policy

"Illinois has more than $142 billion in pension debt, the nation’s second-worst unemployment rate, second-highest corporate income tax rate, second-highest property taxes and fourth highest in-state tuition for public universities. Those major problems have festered for years without state lawmakers finding the political will to fix them. But when it comes to the plastic perils found in hotel bathrooms, Illinois’ political leaders are shiny and manageable."
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Zephyr Window
1 year ago

Thank the Lord that the elected officials in Illinois are tackling the real issues facing the state. The super majority democrat led state government sure is on top of things.

Old Joe
1 year ago

Gosh…..I used to take the extra ones home after a hotel stay.

Hello, Indiana!
1 year ago

“ Going green “ is but another distraction from the horrific reality of IL and much of the nation under socialist/ progressive Dem leadership.

Deb
1 year ago

If IL congressman do not stop overspending, they should be removed from office, including Pritzker

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