While Illinois courts Amazon, privacy litigation threatens tech firms, Illinois employers
While Illinois courts Amazon, privacy litigation threatens tech firms, Illinois employers
The flood of biometric privacy litigation engulfing tech companies and employers should make the General Assembly think twice before passing new regulations that could increase costs and compliance burdens for companies.
By Amy Korte
Majority of Illinois metro areas lost jobs in September
Majority of Illinois metro areas lost jobs in September
The September metro jobs report follows statewide numbers that showed one of the worst months for payroll jobs since the Great Recession.
By Orphe Divounguy
House overrides Rauner veto on cursive writing mandate
House overrides Rauner veto on cursive writing mandate
Despite the potential for imposing new costs on school districts, the Illinois House of Representatives overrode Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto on legislation mandating cursive writing instruction.
Illinois House approves warrantless wiretapping bill
Illinois House approves warrantless wiretapping bill
A measure passed by the Illinois House of Representatives would extend the law that permits state’s attorneys to authorize wiretaps without a court-issued warrant.
By Amy Korte
The Illinois tax trick that’s years in the making
The Illinois tax trick that’s years in the making
Illinois politicians will continue to hail a progressive income tax as a quick fix to the state’s poor spending habits. Don’t be tricked.
By Austin Berg
House fails to ban local Right-to-Work ordinances
House fails to ban local Right-to-Work ordinances
The Illinois House failed to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of Senate Bill 1905. If passed, the bill would criminalize local officials for enacting Right-to-Work ordinances.
By Mailee Smith
How to claim a refund for your Chicago red-light or speed camera ticket
How to claim a refund for your Chicago red-light or speed camera ticket
Those seeking refunds only have until Dec. 11 to file a claim.
By Brendan Bakala
Peapod leaves Skokie for Chicago
Peapod leaves Skokie for Chicago
The online grocery delivery company is ditching the Chicago suburbs in favor of the Windy City itself.
By Brendan Bakala
Illinois Senate votes to criminalize local leaders who enact Right to Work
Illinois Senate votes to criminalize local leaders who enact Right to Work
State lawmakers supporting Senate Bill 1905 aren’t just seeking to crush the idea of Right to Work – they are seeking to crush anyone who supports it.
By Mailee Smith
Veto session 2017: What to watch for
Veto session 2017: What to watch for
Members of the General Assembly have already filed motions to attempt to override some of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vetoes. Many of these are bad bills that will hurt taxpayers.