Illinois treasurer’s gift to Pope Leo? $8.65 of pontiff’s own money
The sum was in the state’s unclaimed property system, left over from a now-closed PayPal account.
Illinois’ ‘swipe fee’ law on the brink after another delay, adverse court ruling
An Illinois law banning “swipe fees” on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be...
Details of $55.9B budget begin to take shape with 12 hours left in session
Senate budget sponsor teases sales tax holiday on school supplies and gas tax freeze.
Bears bombshell: City back in mix; team has met ‘repeatedly’ with Chicago over ‘several months’
Sen. Bill Cunningham said a PILOT bill is off the table, the Bears have had several previously undisclosed meetings with...
Session cheat sheet: What’s ahead as Illinois General Assembly nears its conclusion?
AI, budget, Bears, BUILD, credit cards, drugs and data centers among measures still in limbo.
‘Junk fee’ ban heads to Pritzker as Senate OKs bill allowing minors to consent to birth control
Paid jury duty, rooftop solar for schools, breasted CPR manikin measures also pass.
Striking ISU staff return to work after ratifying new 5-year contract
The union representing the more than 300 workers said over 95% of them approved the new contract.
Federal agency casts further uncertainty on Illinois’ credit card ‘swipe fee’ law
The law’s effective date has already been delayed by a year.
Illinois House approves megaprojects bill, but the Bears want changes
Skepticism of the House proposal poured in almost as quickly as it passed.
‘Credit card chaos’? Financial institutions bet big on repeal of first-of-its-kind Illinois law
Seven-figure ad campaign highlights 2-year fight between retailer, finance lobbies
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