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Federal judge partially blocks Illinois banning swipe fees on taxes and tips

https://www.wgem.com/2024/12/24/federal-judge-partially-blocks-illinois-banning-swipe-fees-taxes-tips/

New shoplifting data explains why they’re locking up the toothpaste

https://www.yahoo.com/news/shoplifting-data-explains-why-locking-113024344.html

Under new budget, Chicago’s bag tax to increase: How much will you now have to pay?

https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/under-new-budget-chicagos-bag-tax-to-increase

City council approves Mayor Johnson’s latest budget proposal, without property tax hike

https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-city-council-set-take-mayor-brandon-johnson-latest-budget-proposal-property-tax-hike/15662525/

Threats to retail employees grow; ‘there’s always going to be an inherent element of risk’

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/17/threats-retail-employees-risk/

Most crime in Chicago is exaggerated. But theft really is that bad.

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/retail/retail-theft-chicago-shoplifting-robberies-increase-2024

Store owners say new State’s Attorney O’Neill Burke’s tightening of felony retail theft rules is much welcome

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/states-attorney-oneill-burke-tightening-of-felony-retail-theft/

Arguments fly in Illinois’ fight over ending swipe fees on taxes and tips

https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_11abd8d6-ace6-11ef-bae6-5b11f230df18.html

Shopping all the way: Holiday season in full swing for Illinois retailers

https://www.wandtv.com/news/shopping-all-the-way-holiday-season-in-full-swing-for-illinois-retailers/article_86194ba2-ae87-11ef-898d-47be44d578d6.html