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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
Illinois launches $60K retail scholarship challenge for students
https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/local/2026/01/22/how-illinois-students-can-compete-for-60k-in-new-retail-scholarships/88280086007/
Retail scholarship challenge launched by Illinois Retail Merchants Association
https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-retail-scholarship-challenge-launched-by-illinois-retail-merchants-association/
Durbin takes another swipe at credit card fees
https://www.nprillinois.org/economy-business/2026-01-20/durbin-takes-another-swipe-at-credit-card-fees
Durbin meets with small business owners over credit card swipe fees
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2026/01/21/president-donald-trump-endorses-senator-dick-durbins-legislation-to-lower-credit-card-swipe-fees/88267822007/
