The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a proposal from Commonwealth Edison that allows the electric utility to seek a security deposit from developers of large-load projects to recover costs associated with data centers, while also initiating new proceedings to investigate unaddressed issues and adopt new ratepayer protections.
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Drive Change Campaign Aims to Bring Fairness to Illinois Auto Insurance Rates
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ Driving Change campaign has resulted in the passage of Senate Bill 1486, which introduces consumer protections and greater transparency and accountability to insurance ratemaking, and will return to the Senate for a concurrence vote.
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AG Raoul calls on Congress to close loophole on Mass Surveillance
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 17 states have urged Congress to take action to halt federal agencies’ use of commercially purchased data and AI tools that enable mass surveillance of Americans without judicial, legislative or public oversight.
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Stratton defeats Krishnamoorthi with help from Chicago, downstate voters
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Democratic nomination for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat, defeating Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi with the help of Gov. JB Pritzker and an outsider message, while former Illinois GOP Chair Don Tracy won the Republican nomination.
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Hyundai Translead to create nearly 2,500 Jobs to Joliet area
Hyundai Translead announced a $450 million investment to establish a new trailer manufacturing facility in Illinois, creating nearly 2,500 new jobs in the state.
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Manley hosts Judge Collette Safford at Legislative Advisory Committee for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
State Rep. Natalie Manley hosted a meeting of the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Legislative Advisory Committee to discuss guardianship with Will County Circuit Judge Collette Safford, and to identify areas where policy solutions could help the over 70,000 grandparents raising grandchildren in Illinois.
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Legislation to prevents hidden fees on electronic tax returns
State Rep. Dagmara ‘Dee’ Avelar is supporting legislation to prohibit income tax returners from charging a separate fee for returns filed electronically, ensuring Illinoisans can file their taxes without hidden costs.
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Measure proposed to enhance ePAY program
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is leading a measure to prevent software companies from restricting local governments’ use of certain payment processing systems, such as the State Treasurer’s ePAY program.
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Hastings calls for regulation on platforms skirting Illinois gambling laws
State Senator Michael E. Hastings is calling for legislation to ensure that online prediction platforms that allow users to wager money on real world events are subject to the same rules and consumer protections as regulated gambling operators in Illinois.
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AG Raoul reminds voters of rights
Attorney General Kwame Raoul is encouraging Illinois voters to make a plan to vote in the March 17 general primary election and to know their rights, as early voting is underway and the Attorney General’s office is monitoring elections to ensure voters’ rights are protected.
