Bill regulating powerful AI models advances as advocates say it’s only the first step
The bill seeks to regulate the most powerful AI models, but advocates say it’s only the first step.
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20,000 trucks a day: Life near a booming warehouse hub
The rapid expansion of warehouse hubs in the Chicago metropolitan area has bolstered the local economy while simultaneously causing a...
‘More than just a road’: Illinois communities celebrate Route 66’s centennial
A drive down Illinois’ stretch of Route 66 highlights the people, landmarks and small businesses keeping the legacy of the...
As Illinoisans lose federal food assistance, independent grocers face debt, store closure
Norrenberns said SNAP cuts may have detrimental effects on independent grocers, potentially expanding food deserts in rural Illinois.
Illinois retailers celebrate early successes of state-funded apprenticeship program
Eleven apprenticeships are underway in IRMA’s apprenticeship program, and organizers are celebrating early results.
Federal agency casts further uncertainty on Illinois’ credit card ‘swipe fee’ law
The law’s effective date has already been delayed by a year.
Tourism is up in Springfield, but downtown businesses are hurting
Private school bus transportation company First Student provides over 6,000 buses to hundreds of districts in the state.
Device that helps make space travel possible named ‘Coolest Thing Made in Illinois’
The Standard Initiator is crucial for space travel.
Waymo begins testing in Chicago as bill seeks to legalize autonomous vehicles
As of now, Waymo cars in Chicago must be driven by humans.
7 years after legalization, final cannabis licensing lawsuit goes to court
Illinois faces one final lawsuit over how it rolled out recreational cannabis licenses to “social equity” applicants.
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