As Illinoisans lose federal food assistance, independent grocers face debt, store closure
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/as-illinoisans-lose-federal-food-assistance-independent-grocers-face-debt-store-closure/
Battle continues over Illinois law to limit credit card fees
https://www.wbez.org/business/2026/05/11/battle-illinois-law-limit-credit-card-swipe-fees
‘Credit Card Chaos?’ Why ads are targeting an Illinois bill aimed at swipe fees
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/credit-card-chaos-why-ads-are-targeting-an-illinois-bill-aimed-at-swipe-fees/3934384/
The Biggest News in Loss Prevention: May 2 – 8
https://losspreventionmedia.com/the-biggest-news-in-loss-prevention-may-2-8/
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/
