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Finance committee to hold hearing, vote on creation of Chicago Tourism Improvement District
https://www.thedailyline.com/chicago-city-council-finance-committee-preview-tourism-improvement-district-hearing-vote-creation-hotel-hospitality-industry
Illinois legislators introduce bills to regulate pricing based on personal data
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinois-legislators-introduce-bills-to-regulate-pricing-based-on-personal-data/
IRMA launches Illinois’ first retail apprenticeship program”
https://www.ibjonline.com/2026/02/25/irma-launches-illinois-first-retail-apprenticeship-program/
IL bill could require grocery stores with digital coupons to provide paper option for customers despite retailer concerns
https://www.wandtv.com/news/statehouse/il-bill-could-require-grocery-stores-with-digital-coupons-to-provide-paper-option-for-customers/article_a36648c1-2e56-4d3d-8775-5655063eecd4.html
Reaction to Governor’s State of the State and Budget address
https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-reaction-to-governors-state-of-the-state-and-budget-address/
Pritzker’s proposed budget includes tax on social media companies
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/state/2026/02/19/pritzkers-proposed-budget-includes-tax-on-social-media-companies/88745933007/
Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/penny-shortage-causes-headaches-for-retailers-in-the-land-of-lincoln/
Federal court upholds ban on credit card swipe fees in Illinois
https://www.sj-r.com/story/business/2026/02/13/court-upholds-ban-on-swipe-fees-on-tips-taxes-in-illinois/88631069007/
Retail advocate: Swipe fees ruling is largest Main St. ‘relief package’ in Illinois
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_be958b5e-ca91-48b3-9b61-008123e0a113.html
Illinois Merchants Score a Big Win in Their Battle for Interchange Relief
https://www.digitaltransactions.net/illinois-merchants-score-a-big-win-in-their-battle-for-interchange-relief/
