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Switching From Tipped To Minimum Wage Would Be ‘Catastrophic,' Restaurateur Says
"It’ll create unemployment. It will be hazardous to the business community," a state rep who owns several restaurants said.
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Cook County's Gun, Ammo Tax Subject Of Illinois Appeals Court Hearing
The county's tax on firearms and ammunition continues to be the subject of controversy.
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As Others Send Units To Southern Border, Illinois Sends National Guard To Mideast
More than 35,000 migrants have come to Illinois since August 2022, many of them arriving on buses from Texas.
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Illinois Swatting Calls Three Times Higher In 2023 Than In 2022
"Swatting is extremely dangerous. Somebody could get hurt, somebody could get killed and it’s also extremely expensive."
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Proposed Food Additive Ban In Illinois Would Be Strictest In The Nation
The bill’s sponsors said the additives have been linked to serious health problems, including hyperactivity, reproductive issues and cancer.
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Illinois Among Most Expensive States To Open A Restaurant, Survey Says
High costs and strict regulations make Illinois one of the hardest states in which to open a restaurant.
Chicago, IL|News|
Two Illinois Laws Go After ‘Deep Fakes' And ‘Doxxing' Beginning Jan. 1
The laws ould hold internet users civilly liable for the practice of “doxxing” and “deep fakes.”
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Home Buyers Getting Upper Hand In Real Estate Market
The Illinois housing market may be in the midst of a shift.
Naperville, IL|News|
Illinois, Naperville Have Until Wednesday To Respond To Gun Ban Challenge In U.S. Supreme Court
(The Center Square) – The state of Illinois and the city of Naperville have until Wednesday to respond to the U.S. Supreme Court as to w ...
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Illinois Supreme Court Rules FOIA Of FOID Information Not Allowed
You can't file a FOIA to get more information on your firearm owners ID card.
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Report Gives Illinois Nursing Homes Low Marks
Hundreds of nursing homes in Illinois were analyzed, and nearly half received a poor grade.
Chicago, IL|News|
Illinois Quick Hits: Earthquake Rattles North Central Illinois
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 3.6 magnitude earthquake was centered about a mile southeast of Standard.
Chicago, IL|News|
Poll: Chicago Mayor Johnson's Approval Rating Among Lowest Ever
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is just six months into his term, but according to a new poll, residents are unhappy with his performance.
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Illinois Craft Breweries Team Up For Beer Advent Calendar Box
The beers are not sold anywhere else, only as part of the calendar box.
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Final Gun Ban Registry Hearing Has Some Looking For Committee To Block Rules
Despite an appeals court ruling upholding the law, some are looking for a legislative body to block gun ban registry rules.
Chicago, IL|News|
Illinois' EV Coordinator Acknowledges Battery Disposal ‘A Problem'
“It’s a problem that the world is facing in how to grapple with it and it’s going to grow in enormities,” Lakhchaura said.
Chicago, IL|News|
Illinois Quick Hits: Nurses Ratify New Contract; Housekeepers Picket Over Pets
The Illinois Nurses Association announced a contract agreement with the state of Illinois. The four-year contract was ratified on Oct. 26.
Chicago, IL|News|
Lawmakers Warn Of Job Loss If Subminimum Wage Is Raised For Workers With Disabilities
House Bill 793 would eliminate the 14-C certificates, which allows for lower pay for those with developmental disabilities.
Chicago, IL|News|
Madison County Murder Case Has SAFE-T Act Critics Concerned
State Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, criticized the judge’s ruling and the Pretrial Fairness Act that ends cash bail.
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Recession 'Is At The Door,' NFIB Says Of Illinois' Unemployment Situation
According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security, the unemployment rate increased 0.3 of a percentage point to 4.4%.
