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Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional starting MondayApr 19, 2026 3:35 pm - NEW YORK (AP) — A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to...
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What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights
Apr 19, 2026 12:00 am - As the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travelers have valid reasons to worry about the cost and availability of flights as they plan their late spring and summer trips.
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‘Critical decision point’: Vernon Area Public Library District to survey voters to determine referendum feasibilityApr 18, 2026 6:26 pm - A random sample of voters in the Vernon Area Public Library District will be surveyed to help officials determine whether to proceed with a $39.5 million referendum quest...
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Fight over Illinois’ swipe fee law heats up as implementation deadline nearsApr 18, 2026 4:00 pm - A unique-to-Illinois law prohibiting banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees on tips and taxes is set to take effect July 1, but opponents are challenging its legality in federal appeals court and blitzing the airwaves with ads calling for its repeal.
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Is Illinois nearing finish line for statewide regulation of e-bikes?Apr 18, 2026 4:00 pm - As the weather warms, high-speed e-bikes, e-motos and other electric transportation devices are becoming more prevalent on suburban streets once again. And so are calls from communities for statewide regulation of the devices.
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St. Andrews: 100 years from ‘Horatio Alger story’ to 6 million rounds of golfApr 18, 2026 4:00 pm - St. Andrews Golf & Country Club in West Chicago is celebrating its 100th year of operation.
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Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets
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A constitutional amendment to deliver property tax relief for Illinois homeownersApr 18, 2026 12:30 pm - Less than 1% of Illinois’ taxpayers earn more than $1 million per year. But that number grew by 36% between 2019 and 2023, four times the rate of growth of those earning between $50,000 and $100,000. Millionaires also have seen their inflation-adjusted incomes double over the past four decades while take-home pay has been stagnant for everyone else.
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The Biz Week That Was: Illinois maker aids moon mission, royal Indian cuisine in Schaumburg, and O’Hare flight cutsApr 18, 2026 12:15 pm - Device that helps make space travel possible named ‘Coolest Thing Made in Illinois’ Astronauts just returned from their first voyage around the moon since 1972 and a...
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How spending shocks affect retirement planning