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ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Illinois to see greater protections from ‘junk fees,’ ticket-buying bots, Gov. JB Pritzker says  “Illinoisans will soon see fewer unexpected...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Chicago Bears still looking to piece together stadium legislation in Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker says  “The Chicago Bears are looking...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Gov. JB Pritzker continues Illinois Prisoner Review Board restructuring following controversial rulings “Four new members of the Illinois Prisoner Review...

Technology & Gig Economy TWIN CITIES—MSP, Stakeholders Begin Developing Driverless Vehicle Regulations Minneapolis officials, alongside labor and community leaders, announced plans to develop a...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Pritzker signs nearly $56B budget with new business taxes as he seeks 3rd term “Gov. JB Pritzker signed the eighth...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Gov. JB Pritzker signs hemp regulations into law, settling Illinois’ lengthy delta-8 debate for now “The long-running tug-of-war between Illinois’...

Overview The Illinois General Assembly approved a $55.9 billion budget in the early morning hours of Monday, June 1, 2026. The more than 3,700-page...

Technology & Gig Economy CHICAGO—City Panel to Release Data Center Policy Recommendations Chicago’s Department of Environment convened a public session to gather input as...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Illinois’ ‘swipe fee’ law on the brink after another delay, adverse court ruling “An Illinois law banning ‘swipe fees’ on...