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Retailers sue federal regulators in latest drama over Illinois’ credit card swipe fee lawNov 12, 2026 2:12 pm - Retail groups sued two federal regulators on Thursday, hoping to revive Illinois’ embattled efforts to ban certain credit card interchange fees, also known as “swipe fees.”
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Illinois agrees to delay enforcing hemp ban for some businesses amid lawsuitNov 10, 2026 1:05 pm - Illinois has agreed to temporarily delay enforcement of its expected restrictions on sales of intoxicating hemp products for a number of businesses that sued to stop it, according to a court filing.
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IBM unveils its first quantum computer in Illinois at Hyde Park LabsNov 06, 2026 3:50 pm - IBM unveiled its first quantum computer in Illinois Friday at Hyde Park Labs, ushering in an era of potentially transformative technological advancement, with Chicago at the center of development.
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The blue tsunami: What does it mean for small businesses?Nov 06, 2026 9:30 am - Democrats absolutely dominated the midterms, in large part, because of concerns about affordability. This issue has been front and center for small businesses struggling with health insurance premiums, inflation, supply chain costs, and tariffs. What does the massive blue wave mean for small businesses?
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Chris Welch says he will not seek another term as House speaker in 2027Nov 05, 2026 7:54 am - Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s hold on power has been thrown into doubt after 26 current and incoming Democratic lawmakers, nearly a third of his caucus, called for new leadership following months of criticism over his handling of sexual harassment allegations and his leadership style.
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How Illinois voted in the race for governorNov 04, 2026 12:45 pm - 2026 marked a rematch: Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker faced another challenge from Darren Bailey.
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Croke sails to victory in comptroller race as Dems extend hold on statewide officesNov 03, 2026 8:37 pm - Preliminary election results showed Democrats sweeping four statewide offices Tuesday, including one open seat for comptroller.
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US Senate race: Illinois voters choose Juliana Stratton as Dick Durbin’s successor, AP saysNov 03, 2026 7:12 pm - A decade-long rise that began with Juliana Stratton watching state politics unfold on television culminated Tuesday, when voters elected the Democratic lieutenant governo...
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Illinois governor race: Democrat JB Pritzker elected to third termNov 03, 2026 7:08 pm - Democrat JB Pritzker was elected to a third term as Illinois governor Tuesday, handily defeating Republican Darren Bailey, whose poorly funded rematch was unable to escap...
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Bat surveys boost interest in protecting Illinois’ declining populationsOct 31, 2026 1:07 pm - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found that the total population of tricolored bats, now a federally listed endangered species, had dropped by 93% in caves and shelters where they hibernate since the first discovery of white-nose syndrome in 2006. The devastating fungal disease has wiped out hibernating bats.
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