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IL State News
2 months ago
Federal agency casts further uncertainty on Illinois’ credit card ‘swipe fee’ law

Measure slated for a May appellate court hearing prior to July 1 effective date.

A screenshot of the Job Ready IL site, which launched last week and aims to help SNAP recipients prepare for and find employment.
Local
2 months ago
Illinois launches online resources for households on federal food assistance

In public-private partnership, the sites share work, training and volunteer opportunities.

Front entrance of a multi-story Wyndham hotel with a white van parked under the porte-cochère and a blue Wyndham sign above the doorway
Local
2 months ago
Tourism is up in Springfield, but downtown businesses are hurting

While Illinois’ capital still grapples with post-pandemic challenges in the city center, officials anticipate record tourism numbers for 2026.

A United Airlines jet begins to taxi at O'Hara International Airport in Chicago, May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Business
2 months ago
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says a tie-up with American Airlines would be good for travelers

“I was hoping to pitch that story to American, but they declined to engage and instead responded by publicly closing the door.”

Washington, D.C.
Local
2 months ago
Chamber, SSGA go to Washington

The CEO Of the Greater Chamber of Commerce, Mike Murphy was on the WTAX Morning NewsWatch to discuss the Community Fly-in to Washington DC and other tops in the community.

Three adults posing and smiling at a social event, with two women in front and a man in a blue suit on the right, inside a lobby area with other guests in the background.
Local
3 months ago
Coffey brews up enthusiasm for possible tourism district

Economic development measure is part of the “Bears bill” which passed the IL House Wednesday.

Inside an ornate hall, a large electronic scoreboard lists names in columns with green and red markers, with a TV feed above.
Local
3 months ago
Bipartisan vote helps ‘megaproject’ bill

Bears are still not satisfied.

Man with a bald head and gray beard reading a tablet in an office setting, with a woman and an HP monitor in the background.
Local
3 months ago
Williams’ BOS resolution falls short

Ald. Williams does not city to cede authority. Ald. Conley says it wouldn’t.

Slide titled 'Ambidexter Heritage' showing three photos of historic buildings with a purple border.
Local
3 months ago
Bid for Black history trail

“History across the Tracks” would be another local tourist attraction.

Man in a dark suit and purple striped tie speaks at a lectern with a microphone.
Local
3 months ago
New chief at IL Chamber of Commerce

Jimmy Clayton comes from Illinois Realtors.

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