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/
Will you still be able to use credit cards for sales tax and tips after July 1st?
https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/will-you-still-be-able-to-use-credit-cards-for-sales-tax-and-tips-after-july-1st/
Pritzker: Swipe fee ban works, banking groups, feds push for repeal
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_1c24fd7d-0dca-482b-a798-063263c4ebbc.html
‘Credit card chaos’? Financial institutions bet big on repeal of first-of-its-kind Illinois law
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/credit-card-chaos-financial-institutions-bet-big-on-repeal-of-first-of-its-kind-illinois-law/
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/
