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Illinois is becoming a business killer, and Chicago is becoming a small-business killer. DraftKings announced it will close its Wrigley Field sportsbook on May 31. In a statement published by the Chicago Tribune, the company pointed directly to Illinois’ tax policies as a major reason for the decision. “While we are proud of what we have built alongside the Chicago Cubs, we are taking a more focused approach to where we invest in the state. The cost of operating in Illinois, including its high tax structure, makes it more difficult to justify continued investment in a standalone retail sportsbook.” The “high tax structure” DraftKings referenced includes Illinois’ per-wager tax that took effect on July 1, 2025: • 25 cents on each of the first 20 million online sports bets annually • 50 cents on every online sports bet after 20 million wagers When businesses openly cite taxes and operating costs as reasons for leaving or scaling back investments, Illinois leaders should pay attention. Every time a company closes a location, reduces investment, or chooses another state, it impacts jobs, economic activity, and future opportunities. The question Illinois taxpayers should be asking is simple: How many businesses can Illinois afford to lose before elected officials realize that overtaxing employers comes with consequences? Welcome to Illinois where politicians keep looking for new revenue while businesses keep looking for the exit. 🌹📉 #ChicagoFlipsRed

Illinois is becoming a business killer, and Chicago is becoming a small-business killer. DraftKings announced it will close its Wrigley Field sportsbook on May 31. In a statement published by the Chicago Tribune, the company pointed directly to Illinois’ tax policies as a major reason for the decision. “While we are proud of what we have built alongside the Chicago Cubs, we are taking a more focused approach to where we invest in the state. The cost of operating in Illinois, including its high tax structure, makes it more difficult to justify continued investment in a standalone retail sportsbook.” The “high tax structure” DraftKings referenced includes Illinois’ per-wager tax that took effect on July 1, 2025: • 25 cents on each of the first 20 million online sports bets annually • 50 cents on every online sports bet after 20 million wagers When businesses openly cite taxes and operating costs as reasons for leaving or scaling back investments, Illinois leaders should pay attention. Every time a company closes a location, reduces investment, or chooses another state, it impacts jobs, economic activity, and future opportunities. The question Illinois taxpayers should be asking is simple: How many businesses can Illinois afford to lose before elected officials realize that overtaxing employers comes with consequences? Welcome to Illinois where politicians keep looking for new revenue while businesses keep looking for the exit. 🌹📉 #ChicagoFlipsRed

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Just because you give money to your vetted African Americans and name buildings after them doesn’t mean you’re not a racist—because you are. Racist Pritzker, you’re in the top 10 of racist white men in government. #ChicagoFlipsRed

Just because you give money to your vetted African Americans and name buildings after them doesn’t mean you’re not a racist—because you are. Racist Pritzker, you’re in the top 10 of racist white men in government. #ChicagoFlipsRed

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JB Pritzker calls Gavin Newsom every day to see what else he can do to keep people leaving Illinois. Oh yes—let’s make sure homeless encampments and tents can be all over the state and the City of Chicago… and there’s nothing you can do. Vote Pritzker out. But make sure to file a Witness Slip in OPPOSITION now. Illinois HB 1429 would override local laws and block enforcement, preventing cities from penalizing encampments and allowing “life-sustaining activities” like sleeping and staying in public spaces, including parks. This weakens local control and makes it harder to protect our public spaces. 📢 Please file a Witness Slip in OPPOSITION now ⏰ Hearing: TOMORROW — April 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM #ChicagoFlipsRed

JB Pritzker calls Gavin Newsom every day to see what else he can do to keep people leaving Illinois. Oh yes—let’s make sure homeless encampments and tents can be all over the state and the City of Chicago… and there’s nothing you can do. Vote Pritzker out. But make sure to file a Witness Slip in OPPOSITION now. Illinois HB 1429 would override local laws and block enforcement, preventing cities from penalizing encampments and allowing “life-sustaining activities” like sleeping and staying in public spaces, including parks. This weakens local control and makes it harder to protect our public spaces. 📢 Please file a Witness Slip in OPPOSITION now ⏰ Hearing: TOMORROW — April 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM #ChicagoFlipsRed

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You’re next to be fired. Vetted African American for the JB Pritzker Zoo. Vote for jeannie4illinois for U.S. Senator. She’s not a puppet for the Democratic machine. Pull a Republican ballot and vote red down the ballot. #ChicagoFlipsRed

You’re next to be fired. Vetted African American for the JB Pritzker Zoo. Vote for jeannie4illinois for U.S. Senator. She’s not a puppet for the Democratic machine. Pull a Republican ballot and vote red down the ballot. #ChicagoFlipsRed

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J.B. Pritzker, when you were referring to African Americans as “qualified and vetted” on that FBI wiretap phone call with Rod Blagojevich, could you elaborate on what you meant by that? Just in case you forget, here it goes: Never forget, Illinois… because we won’t. #ChicagoFlipsRed

J.B. Pritzker, when you were referring to African Americans as “qualified and vetted” on that FBI wiretap phone call with Rod Blagojevich, could you elaborate on what you meant by that? Just in case you forget, here it goes: Never forget, Illinois… because we won’t. #ChicagoFlipsRed

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A sitting alderman, Maria Hadden 🌈🌈🌈 (pronoun fighter) of the 49th Ward, described the murder of Sheridan Gorman as “wrong place, wrong time” and suggested the attacker may have been “startled.” We have a serious problem in Chicago. When leadership frames violent crime this way, it raises real concerns about priorities, accountability, and public safety. This is about the direction of our city and the influence of major political organizations like the Chicago Teachers Union, SEIU, and United Working Families—and whether their priorities are aligned with everyday Chicagoans. 49th Ward: we must make sure this is her last term. #ChicagoFlipsRed

A sitting alderman, Maria Hadden 🌈🌈🌈 (pronoun fighter) of the 49th Ward, described the murder of Sheridan Gorman as “wrong place, wrong time” and suggested the attacker may have been “startled.” We have a serious problem in Chicago. When leadership frames violent crime this way, it raises real concerns about priorities, accountability, and public safety. This is about the direction of our city and the influence of major political organizations like the Chicago Teachers Union, SEIU, and United Working Families—and whether their priorities are aligned with everyday Chicagoans. 49th Ward: we must make sure this is her last term. #ChicagoFlipsRed

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Seasons Greetings from Chicago Flips Red 🎄 Have you checked your property tax bill under your tree? Some homeowners on the South and West sides are seeing 30%+ increases — seniors and working families are being pushed out of their homes! ALL HANDS ON DECK 🇺🇸🎯 #ChicagoFlipsRed

Seasons Greetings from Chicago Flips Red 🎄 Have you checked your property tax bill under your tree? Some homeowners on the South and West sides are seeing 30%+ increases — seniors and working families are being pushed out of their homes! ALL HANDS ON DECK 🇺🇸🎯 #ChicagoFlipsRed

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It was great to spend the evening with so many like-minded people. Momentum is building - we CAN save our city and reclaim our state!!

It was great to spend the evening with so many like-minded people. Momentum is building - we CAN save our city and reclaim our state!!

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