Illinois credit card law sparks fierce battle between banks and retailers
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-credit-card-law-sparks-fierce-battle-between-banks-and-retailers/3914378/
House committee approves bill aiming to reverse Chicago’s tipped minimum wage elimination despite some Democratic lawmaker opposition
https://www.thedailyline.com/house-committee-approves-bill-aiming-reverse-chicago-tipped-minimum-wage-elimination-democratic-lawmaker-opposition
Limiting swipe fees will cut hidden costs for Illinois families
https://www.pjstar.com/story/opinion/letters/2026/03/15/limiting-swipe-fees-cuts-hidden-costs-for-illinois-families-opinion/89089415007/
Application deadline is March 30 for statewide retail scholarship competition
https://www.ibjonline.com/2026/03/10/application-deadline-is-march-30-for-statewide-retail-scholarship-competition/
Removing credit card swipe fees on taxes, tips will save Illinoisans money
https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2026/03/11/removing-credit-card-swipe-fees-taxes-tips-save-illinois-money-interchange-fee-prohibition-rob-karr
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/
