Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O’Connor (9/4)

September 4, 2024

September 4, 2024

 

ILLINOIS

| AROUND THE STATE

 

Banks push for quick end to Illinois law reducing credit card processing fees

“Lawyers representing bank and credit union trade groups argued for a quick ruling in a lawsuit seeking to strike down enforcement of a new Illinois law that reduces the fees retailers pay credit card processors,” by Crain’s Chicago Business.

 

Mass murder on CTA as state mulls how to improve service, safety on public transit 

“Four homeless people were murdered on a CTA Blue Line train Monday morning as state lawmakers consider new changes to public transportation funding and governance. Hearings on the changes have also included opportunities for senators to press CTA President Dorval Carter about safety on his trains and buses,” by The Daily Line.

 

State ban on gun permit-holders carrying concealed firearms on public transit ruled unconstitutional

“In a decision released Friday, Judge Iain D. Johnston said under current U.S. Supreme Court standards, the law violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution,” by the Chicago Sun-Times.

 

Labor Day hotel strikes reflect the frustrations of a workforce largely made up of women of color

“The UNITE HERE union, which represents the striking housekeepers and other hospitality workers, said 200 workers at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor were the latest to walk off the job,” by the Chicago Tribune.

 

CHICAGO

| MORE FROM CITY HALL

 

Cultural affairs and recreation committee to vote on appointment of new Park District commissioner, changes to Open Space Impact Fee formula

“The City Council Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation will meet Wednesday to consider the appointment of a new Chicago Park District commissioner and an ordinance to amend the portion of city code pertaining to open space impact fees,” by The Daily Line.

 

City Council’s Budget Committee chair to summon CPS CEO Martinez to explain pension defiance

“Ald. Jason Ervin (28th) called it borderline ‘malfeasance’ for Schools CEO Pedro Martinez to push through a $9.9 billion school budget that does not include the pension payment the city had absorbed until then-Mayor Lori Lightfoot shifted the cost to CPS,” by the Chicago Sun-Times.

 

Pace, CPS paratransit drivers reach tentative contract deal, potentially ending weekslong strike

“The drivers went on strike Aug. 16 and could be back to work Friday if they ratify the contract,” by the Chicago Sun-Times.

 

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