Insurance industry opposes regulation, blames inflation, climate change for rate hikes
Gov. JB Pritzker had called for more authority to regulate the industry.
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Illinois beekeepers battle losses, costs to keep hives buzzing
Beekeeping in Illinois is holding steady despite significant costs and persistent biological challenges.
Illinois newsrooms receive $4 million from state through tax credits
A new law in Illinois makes tax credits available to help alleviate news deserts.
First look: 2025 Illinois State Fair butter cow unveiled
The Illinois State Fair gates open at 7 a.m. Thursday and it runs through Aug. 17.
State leaders seek more transparency from insurance companies
Gov. JB Pritzker and General Assembly leaders claim State Farm is withholding data from the state.
Pritzker seeks more regulatory authority over homeowners insurance business
Consumer advocates say Illinois has among the weakest state regulations and fastest-rising premiums.
Intoxicating hemp remains unregulated in Illinois following legislative inaction
Illinois lawmakers once again came up short in an effort to regulate intoxicating hemp.
Inside Illinois’ efforts to court the emerging quantum technology industry
Illinois bet big on quantum technology in last year’s state budget. Now, companies from around the world are looking at...
Illinois ‘chicken bill’ aims to boost small poultry farms, expand access to their products
If the ‘chicken bill’ is signed, small poultry farmers would be able to sell their products at farmers’ markets.
Bill to repeal licensure requirements for hair braiders stalls in the House. Here’s why.
A bill that would have ended a requirement of licensure of hair braiders failed to make it through the recently...
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