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Banks file lawsuit challenging Illinois credit card fee law
A coalition of banking groups on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Illinois law they say would create costly chaos in their industry and headaches for consumers. The law blocks banks and credit card companies from charging retailers a small fee on taxes and tips. Illinois earlier this year became the first state in the nation to enact such a law, prompting outrage and an ...
Illinois Is Getting Digital Licenses: Here’s How It All Works
We've been keeping an eye on the progress of Illinois House Bill 4592 (HB 4592) for a while now, and because we're technology geeks we're pretty excited that it brings that little plastic card in your wallet into the digital age by allowing us to have our driver's licenses or state IDs on our phones, where we have seemingly everything else.
Housing providers are squeezed by rising insurance costs, driving rents up. Unlike other states, Illinois can do little about it
CHICAGO - Stuart Handler runs a company that owns and manages 47 properties, with a total of 6,000 apartments throughout the Chicago area. For 2024, the insurance premium on his portfolio of properties increased about 150%, and his deductible climbed from $100,000 to $1 million. The jump in insurance costs...
Pritzker says Trump is the loser after former president's remarks on X with Musk
(The Center Square) – After being called a “real loser” by former President Donald Trump, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said it’s Trump who is the loser. Elon Musk, the owner of X, formerly Twitter, hosted a more than two hour discussion with Trump on the social media platform Monday, where Trump discussed being shot in the ear, the economy, foreign and domestic policy and government efficiency. Trump wants to get...
Biden to designate national monument at site of Illinois race riot
Biden to designate national monument at site of Illinois race riot. President Biden will designate a national monument this week at the site of racist mob violence in 1908 in Springfield, Ill., the White House confirmed Wednesday. © AP Photo/Evan Vucci. A White House official told The Hill the...
Turf Tank helps VCSC prepare for football season
WEST TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Wabash Valley Athletic Association has partnered with the Vigo County School Corporation to purchase a Turf Tank. The Turf Tank uses modern technology to paint the athletic fields including baseball, football, and softball. “Our theory is if we have Turf Tank stripe it, that gives the grounds crew […]
2nd man charged in 2012 killing of retired Indiana farmer who was shot to death in his home
SULLIVAN, Ind. (AP) — A second man has been charged in the 2012 slaying of a retired farmer found shot to death in his western Indiana home, authorities said Thursday. A judge issued a warrant Tuesday for the arrest of Richard D. Taft, 39, on one count of murder and two counts of burglary resulting in bodily […]
USPS Warns IN Residents Alarming New Scam Wipes Out Bank Accounts
Many Indiana residents rely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a trusted service to deliver daily mail and packages. Unfortunately, scammers are preying on that trust and USPS has warned Indiana residents that thieves are using new tactics to clear cash out of bank accounts. USPS Warns IN...
Support the Shrine Club at their annual barbecue this weekend
Charlie Hawkins from the Crawford County Shrine Club came by the studio to tell Julie about what the Shrine Club does and their annual barbecue fundraiser happening this weekend. The Shrine Club will be serving pork barbecue meals for $10 per person at the Robinson City Park on Friday, August...
EIU Track & Field Adds 5 Standout Athletes to Boost Roster
The Eastern Illinois University track and field program is expanding its roster with five new athletes for the upcoming season. Director James Gildon announced the additions of Ayden Cothern, Ethan McBride, Tyler Miller, Kenyetietta Quinn, and Mikaila Ek, each bringing diverse skills across various events. Highlights include Cothern's national championship titles in the 100 meters and 4x100 meter relay, and Quinn's impressive performances at the Ohio state championships.
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