Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O’Connor (8/16)

August 16, 2024

August 16, 2024

 

ILLINOIS

 

| AROUND THE STATE

 

Banks file lawsuit challenging Illinois credit card fee law

“A coalition of banking groups on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Illinois law they say would create costly chaos in their industry and headaches for consumers,” by the Chicago Tribune.

 

Illinois comptroller stops some state payouts to Dolton, threatens fines

“Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Thursday she is immediately suspending what are called ‘offset’ fund payments to Dolton for the village’s failure to turn over annual financial reports to her office,” by the Chicago Tribune.

 

Illinois’ AG recognizes challenges in defending gun control laws

“In defending gun control laws in Illinois and other states, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul recognizes the challenges posed by recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent on the right to keep and bear arms,” by The Center Square.

 

CHICAGO

 

| MORE FROM CITY HALL

 

The DNC starts next week in Chicago. Here’s what to know.

“More than a year after Chicago was announced as the host city, the Democratic National Convention is about to start,” by the Chicago Tribune.

 

Chicago not expecting migrant surge ahead of DNC, city official says

“Chicago’s top migrant official is walking back a prediction from city leaders last month that tens of thousands of migrants would arrive by bus ahead of next week’s Democratic National Convention, saying that there is no “credible intel” that the feared surge will occur,” by the Chicago Tribune.

 

City, Coalition to March on the DNC still in discussion over protest details after city denies group ability to use stage, sound equipment at starting point

“The coalition of organizations planning to hold mass demonstrations blocks from the United Center during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in solidarity with Palestine and other progressive causes are in final talks with the city to settle outstanding conflicts over the way the coalition is allowed to demonstrate as the convention fast approaches,” by The Daily Line.

 

CTA Approves Massive Contract To Build Red Line Extension As Costs Top $5 Billion

“The long-awaited project to build four new stops south of 95th Street is expected to break ground in late 2025,” by Block Club Chicago.

 

Chicago Teachers Union asks for mediation in CPS contract talks

“CTU leaders stress this isn’t a signal a walkout is looming. Still, tensions are on the rise between the union and district leaders,” by the Chicago Sun-Times.

 

Alderpeople pushing for ordinance to protect affordable housing on Northwest Side

“A group of Northwest Side alderpeople are backing an ordinance that would implement multiple policy changes aimed at preserving affordable two-, three- and four-flats in Hermosa, Logan Square, Avondale, West Town and Humboldt Park,” by The Daily Line.

 

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