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A state law banning “swipe fees” on the tax and tip portion of debit and credit card transactions could be delayed until next year.
Business
4 months ago
Amid court battle, lawmakers look to push back ‘swipe fees’ ban

General Assembly approved the partial ban at behest of retailers last year

Charles Isbell U of I
Education
4 months ago
New UIUC chancellor selected

Charles Isbell, Jr. to also be U of I Vice President

Sen. Andrew Chesney
IL State News
4 months ago
Lawmakers file suit in Sangamon County over state budget-making process

Chesney: Unrelated bills get amended with budget language, bypassing rules

The Illinois Capitol, as seen from the lawn of the governor’s mansion a few blocks away in late May 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
4 months ago
With electric prices going up, advocates tried — and failed — to reform the energy sector

Sweeping legislation would have incentivized energy storage, allowed new nuclear development

Local
4 months ago
NWS Lincoln weather system upgrades ‘slower than expected’

Outage and upgrades extended by one day

Elderly from Metro
Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Elder Abuse Awareness Day highlights rising reports and need for community action in Illinois

State encourages knowing the signs of potential abuse

The Dana-Thomas House Foundation makes a more than $48,000 donation to the Illinois Conservation Foundation for use in the house.
Local
4 months ago
Donations lead to upgrade at Dana-Thomas House

Carpet replacement expected to happen soon

Illinois State Museum
Local
4 months ago
State Museum opens annual ‘NOIR’ exhibit

The exhibit celebrates Black artists and culture

Economy Shutterstock
Business
4 months ago
U of I: Economic growth continues in Illinois

Flash Index down, but still in the range of growing

Police lights
Crime
4 months ago
Man accused of stabbing eight-year-old boy

No word on child’s condition

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