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Menards settles deceptive rebate lawsuit

MADISON, Wisc. (The Center Square) – Wisconsin-based Menards has agreed to pay a combined $4.25 million to settle a lawsuit from 10 states related to deceptive marketing for its 11% rebate. The states' attorneys argued that the Eau Claire retailer misled consumers in some cases that the 11% rebate would be a discount that customers would receive at checkout, instead of a rebate that needed to be mailed in and returned for a later store credit. The company agreed to […]

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NEW LAW IN 2025: Illinois media companies must report 120 days before out-of-state sale

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – Among the nearly 300 new laws set to take effect Jan. 1 in Illinois is one impacting potential sales of local media outlets to out-of-state buyers.  Senate Bill 3592 passed the Senate in April. Sponsor of the bill state Sen. Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) said it requires local media outlets looking to sell to an out-of-state buyer to provide a 120-day notice to the state and their staff.  “Private equity firms are coming and buying newspapers, consolidating them […]

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Illinois legislators seek to protect children on social media

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from advocates for a measure that regulates social media companies to protect children.  Senate Bill 1126 would implement new regulations to protect children from the dangers of social media to avoid predators' hateful speech and create a safer environment for children overall.  State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) explained the goal of the bill.  "Today's discussions are crucial about how to enhance online safety for children to create a safer […]

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Workforce training center opens in Litchfield

LITCHFIELD (The Center Square) – The new South Central Illinois Regional Workforce Training and Innovation Center in Litchfield is open, thanks to $8.6 million in funding from tax and fee increases. State and local officials cut the ribbon on the training facility this week to serve Montgomery and Macoupin counties. Litchfield Mayor Steve Daugherty said the new facility will be instrumental in training the next generation of workers. State and local officials cut the ribbon on the South Central Illinois […]

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New Illinois casino resort opens up downstate

CARTERVILLE (The Center Square) – The Walker's Bluff Casino Resort, which brings hundreds of rooms, gambling, and restaurants to the downstate area, is now open in Carterville.  Walker's Bluff was granted a gaming license in 2021, leading to a nearly $160 million construction project to bring entertainment and jobs to the southern part of the state. Casino owner Cynde Bunch discussed the state's progress on opening the casino ahead of schedule. "Twenty months ago, I said at the groundbreaking that […]

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Pritzker promotes childhood daycare initiative

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) -- Illinois will use $250 million in taxpayer funds for the Smart Start Program, which looks to make early childhood daycare and preschool more accessible for families throughout the state. Some are questioning the program's sustainability, however. Gov. J.B. Pritzker traveled across Illinois this week to discuss increased taxpayer funding that will be a part of the FY 2024 budget. Among the programs discussed was the Smart Start Illinois program. Supporters say it will eliminate early […]

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Illinois House passes bill some say could ‘drive’ rideshare businesses out of the state

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – Some state lawmakers are looking to hold rideshare companies in Illinois to the same standard as other common carriers like taxis.  State Rep. Jennifer-Gong Gershowitz, D-Glenview, introduced House Bill 2231, which would set up a new standard for companies like Uber and Lyft by getting rid of an exemption that says rideshare companies are not responsible for their drivers.  Gong-Gershowitz explained her measure on Thursday.  "House Bill 2231 puts rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft on […]

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Local officials seek pension relief from Illinois statehouse

The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – Local officials are urging the Illinois state government to assist in addressing local pension deficits. Chicago has the highest unfunded pension liabilities in Illinois Chicago owes nearly $34 billion in unfunded pension liabilities for public safety workers like police, firefighters, and other city positions.  Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke at the City Club of Chicago last week and discussed what she characterized as the city's strides in devoting tax dollars to pay […]

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More than 30,700 Illinois mail-in ballots rejected

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – About 30,700 mail-in ballots in Illinois were rejected statewide in last year’s November election, according to preliminary data from the Illinois State Board of Elections.  Data shows a total of more than 2.2 million mail-in ballots were requested across the state for November's election. More than 657,000 were returned with around 626,300 counted. That’s a difference of about 30,700. https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/thecentersquare.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/39/039a4d5e-8df8-11ed-9d39-bf4e3b986bb7/63b880d98e742.video.mp4 State Rep. Curtis Tarver (D-Chicago), state Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton), and state Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) […]

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