Illinois is #1 in…..

Written by Michael E Dehn

Founder and CEO of Metro Pulse a continually running enterprise since May 1980.

July 13, 2025

🎉 Another “win” for Illinois!
📍 Now #1 in the U.S. for cell phone taxes

📈 Total tax burden: 37.7%
🔹 Local hike: 7% → 8.65% (as of July 1)
🔹 Families paying $456/year vs. $320 avg
🔹 Chicago slaps on $5/line/month

Working families keep getting crushed with luxury-level… pic.twitter.com/jI1MLmkH8P
— Jen (@IlliniJen) July 12, 2025