‘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
Economy
The latest Illinois economy coverage of state government to newspapers, broadcast outlets and other media throughout the state.
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...
Prescription drug price control bill passes first committee hurdle
The bill’s sponsor said an amendment is expected, pending further conversations with stakeholders.
Yearslong ethanol policy standoff could cost Illinois drivers at the pump yet again
A yearslong ethanol policy standoff could cost Illinois drivers at the pump yet again this summer.
Sports betting tax becomes battleground between Chicago and state lawmakers
The tax was passed on June 1, 2025, and city officials projected the measure would generate $26.2 million.
Biotechnology company to invest $1.5 billion in Illinois plasma-processing plant
The company produces plasma therapies used in treating rare diseases and immunodeficiencies.
Illinois mayors call on Pritzker to rethink flat local government funding
Governor’s budget proposal calls for reducing the share of income tax revenue that goes to local governments.
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