Pritzker signs bills allowing state to review insurance rate hikes
New legislation comes on the heels of recent rate hikes.
Economy
The latest Illinois economy coverage of state government to newspapers, broadcast outlets and other media throughout the state.
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...
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...
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.
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.
‘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
Trump administration sues Illinois over state’s attempts to regulate prediction markets
The Trump administration is suing Illinois over prediction markets, setting up a fight over who regulates online betting.
‘A hardship’: Peoples Gas customers rally against requested rate hike
The request would increase monthly heating bills by $10-11 on average.
Pritzker calls for year-round E15 gasoline in letter to Congress
The push comes as federal restrictions continue to limit summer E15 sales, forcing some states like Illinois to rely on...
Republicans, Pritzker point fingers over cause of rising property taxes
Gov. JB Pritzker told reporters earlier this week that school boards share blame for raising property taxes despite receiving more...
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