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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/
In a victory for consumers, pioneering swipe fee law survives first legal challenge
https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2026-02-11/in-a-victory-for-consumers-pioneering-swipe-fee-law-survives-first-legal-challenge
Judge backs Illinois law on card fees
https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/judge-backs-illinois-law-on-card-fees/811924/
Federal judge keeps in place key parts of Illinois’ landmark law banning some credit card swipe fees
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/10/illinois-swipe-fees-federal-ruling/
New law to seal records for 2 million eligible Illinoisans
https://chicagocrusader.com/illinois-clean-slate-law-offers-a-clean-slate-for-millions/
‘Clean Slate’ law helps former inmates find work while boosting Illinois’ economy
https://chicago.suntimes.com/letters-to-the-editor/2026/01/26/clean-slate-act-former-inmates-independents-libertarians-trump-greenland-bears
Senator Durbin Makes Appearance In Springfield To Discuss New Credit Card Legislation
https://taylorvilledailynews.com/local-news/899242/senator-durbin-makes-appearance-in-springfield-to-discuss-new-credit-card-legislation
