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The City Council also took a vote on a proposal about sweepstakes machines.  Its a vote that could impact bars and restaurants across the city.   Bret Buganski is live at City Hall.

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Pritzker blames federal policies for rising Illinois cost of living as inflation concerns grow

The governor says failed Trump administration measures like the war with Iran, retrograde energy policies and tariffs are causing inflation to rise.

Illinois Farm Bureau maintaining pursuit of estate tax reform - Brownfield Ag News

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the organization remains committed to pursuing estate tax relief for the state’s farmers. Phillip Nelson, who farms in LaSalle County, says efforts to...

Retailers are making billions selling ads, not just products

Retailers increasingly see themselves not just as sellers of goods but as media companies, using the data generated by millions of shoppers to help brands reach consumers and influence buying...

CME Group chief Terry Duffy to step down next year and transition to executive chairman role

CME Group Chairman and CEO Terry Duffy, who has been at the helm of the organization for more than 25 years, will step down from his role next year.

Inside look at ComEd's Command Center ahead of more severe weather

ComEd is activating its Command Center and staging crews ahead of Wednesday's expected severe weather. Here's how the utility is preparing.

Complete Streets planner Riley O'Neil died in a paint-only bike lane. Protesters say we must value...

Mayor Johnson proposes $425M TIF subsidy for the 78

Chicago Fire FC owner Joe Mansueto has been widely praised for bankrolling his own $750 million soccer stadium on the South Loop parcel known as The 78. But taxpayers would be subsidizing that...

A quarter million student borrowers in Illinois need a new repayment plan. What to know as SAVE...

Hundreds of thousands of borrowers in Illinois, and millions more nationwide, need to select a new student loan repayment plan if they don’t want to end up on a more expensive plan by default.

The $500B error in Illinois’ budget

SZALINSKI’S SUMMARY: Gov. JB Pritzker used his item and reduction veto powers to eliminate $500.4 billion of spending mostly erroneously

New Illinois iGaming Bills Address Cannibalization Concerns

Two companion Illinois iGaming bills have been introduced that specifically address cannibalization concerns if legalized.

Logan County Board weighs future of Hut 8 moratorium - Capitol City Now

The recent announced closure of the Logan County Correctional Facility has left questions about how the county will replace lost jobs and one of its biggest revenue streams.

Lawmakers, stakeholders are ready for summer of data center negotiations

Article Summary Though lawmakers failed to advance data center regulations in the POWER Act this spring, some leaders plan to

Eye On Illinois: After happy news releases comes the work of delivering state funding

The contradiction reminds there’s a large gap between the accomplishment of a grant award and the optimistic press release from a lawmaker who “secured the funding” and the day the check actually...

Hard Rock Casino Rockford loyalty program joins global network

After a four year wait, Hard Rock Casino Rockford Unity loyalty members can now use their points at over 200 Hard Rock locations around the world.

ISU’s funding request falls short in state budget despite president’s plea

New Illinois laws take effect July 1, bringing changes to e-bikes, schools, and driver rules

A new set of Illinois laws is set to take effect July 1, ushering in changes that will affect everything from how people get around town to how schools handle bullying and how older drivers renew t…