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Pritzker tariffs

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Pritzker pens letter to Trump, seeking tariff refunds

CHICAGO — After the U.S. Treasury paid out $100 billion in tariff refunds to corporations at the end of last month, Gov. JB Pritzker wants to know where Illinois’ cut is. In a letter sent to President Donald Trump on Thursday, Pritzker asked the president to send direct payments of $1,700 to Illinois families. He also encouraged Trump to stop seeking new ways to enforce tariffs and to support legislation that would require corporations to pass refund relief back to […]

todayAugust 6, 2026

Illinois pharmacies

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Illinois distributes $25M to local pharmacies

CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) — Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that 434 Illinois pharmacies will receive nearly $25 million in support, the first distribution of annual funding established through legislation he signed last year. The fund was designed to assist pharmacies most at risk of closure or financial strain, especially those in rural and low-income communities with limited healthcare access. The pot was split equally between all eligible applicants, with each pharmacy receiving $56,892. “Local pharmacies are often one of […]

todayJune 13, 2026

Illinois swipe fee

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Illinois swipe fee law survives first legal challenge

CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) — A first-in-the-nation law that would prohibit banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees on tips and taxes survived a major hurdle in court Tuesday, but opponents vow it will not be the last challenge. Financial institutions, including the Illinois Bankers Association and Illinois Credit Union League, filed a lawsuit against the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act in late 2024, arguing it would create an overly complex and burdensome payments system for debit and credit card purchases. […]

todayFebruary 11, 2026 3

Illinois leaders AI

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Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump EO on AI regulation

State Rep. Bob Morgan on the floor of the Illinois House in 2024. CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) — Illinois lawmakers vowed to keep fighting for protections against artificial intelligence after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to shield tech companies from state laws. Trump’s order targets state regulations, including several in Illinois, that he said are inconsistent with national policy on AI. Critics said Illinois will not be swayed by the influence of “Big Tech.” The order calls on Attorney […]

todayDecember 16, 2025

Illinois America 250

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Illinois unveils plans for America 250

CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) — Gov. JB Pritzker joined the Illinois America 250 Commission at Navy Pier on Wednesday to announce plans for commemorating the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence.  Commission members include volunteers from civic, nonprofit, educational, arts, and business spaces, as well as Native and tribal leaders.  “We’re showcasing the way Illinoisians have, even before we became a state and right up until now, made good on the ideals of the Declaration of Independence,” Gabrielle Lyon, chair of the commission and executive director […]

todayDecember 3, 2025

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