Data shows more violent retail thefts, lost sales tax revenue
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_072ec5b8-ba8a-481e-b990-15d82dc22854.html
Violent Retail Crime on the Rise in Illinois with President and CEO at the Illinois Retail Merchants Association Rob Karr
https://realtalkwithriggin.podbean.com/e/violent-retail-crime-on-the-rise-in-illinois-with-president-and-ceo-at-the-illinois-retail-merchants-association-rob-karr/
Violent retail thefts with thieves using guns and knives are on the rise in Illinois
https://www.audacy.com/kmox/news/local/violent-retail-thefts-with-thieves-using-guns-and-knives-are-on-the-rise-in-illinois
New data: Violent retail crime on the rise in Illinois
https://www.ibjonline.com/2026/05/04/new-data-violent-retail-crime-on-the-rise-in-illinois/
Rob Karr: Illinois’ credit card fee crackdown is a step toward fairness
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/05/opinion-illinois-credit-card-swipe-fees/
New report shows violent retail crime on the rise in Illinois
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-organized-retail-crime-association-report-violent-retail-crime/
Illinois retailers celebrate early successes of state-funded apprenticeship program
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/illinois-retailers-celebrate-early-successes-of-state-funded-apprenticeship-program/
Federal agency casts further uncertainty on Illinois’ credit card ‘swipe fee’ law
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/federal-agency-casts-further-uncertainty-on-illinois-credit-card-swipe-fee-law/
Patrick Pfingsten Talks with Rob Karr of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1300-pm-springfield-interviews-94970930/now-playing
Fight over Illinois’ swipe fee law heats up as implementation deadline nears
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260418/business/fight-over-illinois-swipe-fee-law-heats-up-as-implementation-deadline-nears/
