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 ...
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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.
‘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
Amid court battle, lawmakers look to push back ‘swipe fees’ ban
An Illinois law banning certain “swipe fees” wouldn’t take effect until 2026 under a bill passed by the General Assembly.
UPDATED: Lawmakers direct $2.7 billion in federal funds toward $4.5 billion unemployment deficit
Illinois lawmakers this week advanced a measure to allocate $2.7 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay ...
Governor, AG address expressway shootings, organized retail crime
Two of the state’s top officials each held news conferences Monday morning to outline current and proposed responses to increasing ...
Minimum wage bill heads for Thursday House vote
A minimum wage increase appears headed for approval without any support from Republicans this week after passing its final committee ...
Retailers say minimum wage hike an ‘open invitation to move’
A group of downstate business owners on Monday warned of dire consequences should a $15 per-hour minimum wage hike which ...
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