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Gambling insider says Illinois’ internet gambling legislation likely doomed

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This marks the third consecutive year that legislation has been proposed, with the latest version including a tax rate of 25% on adjusted iGaming revenue. Supporters of the iGaming bill claim Illinois could collect an additional $1 billion annually in taxes. #gambling
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Illinoisans can nominate and choose coolest products made in the state

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The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has launched its sixth annual “Makers Madness” bracket-style contest to determine the top product manufactured across the state. Any product that is manufactured in Illinois can be nominated for the tournament. #products
Chicago

Challenges to Illinois’ pending interchange law continue to play out in court

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The law prohibits a credit card holder’s bank from charging or receiving interchange fees on portions of transactions, including taxes and gratuities. It is scheduled to go into effect July 1. #fees
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U-Haul report places Illinois near the bottom of places people are moving to

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The report gauges how well states and cities are attracting and maintaining residents, with Illinois coming in 45th place. Illinois' place on the list grew three spots from No. 48 in the 2023 report. #report
Public Notices

New changes designed to strengthen Illinois’ Move Over law

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Trooper Clay Carns was killed the day before Christmas Eve when a vehicle struck him while he was removing debris from I-55 in Will County. The driver was charged with violating Scott’s Law, a class 4 felony, and was also issued multiple citations in connection with the crash. #law
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Some call new commission to explore Illinois’ property tax system a waste of time

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State Rep. Mary Beth Canty’s legislation creates the commission that will include members of the Illinois Department of Revenue and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. #taxsystem
Community

Illinois Supreme Court rules smell of marijuana enough for vehicle search

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"A lot of people have viewed this case as being about cannabis rights. I’ve never viewed it as that, it is more important than that. It’s a case about our constitutional rights." #search
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Illinois education leaders release blueprint for the future of education

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The plan proposes measuring student success over time rather than one annual standardized test. #education
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Illinois quick hits: Police arrest two girls for school threats

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Police have now charged a 14-year-old girl who attends Joliet West High School with felony disorderly conduct. #illinois
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Illinois hospitals prepare for new price transparency laws

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“We all know about the hospital price transparency rules, the mandates that require hospitals to post the negotiated rate, that cash price, that list price for their services,” said Joe Wisniewski, head of platform growth with Turquoise Health. #health
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