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ABC 7 Chicago: Fuel retailers sue over requirement to post about gas tax freeze, saying it compels political speech
llinois fuel retailers argued in a lawsuit filed Thursday that a requirement to post signs alerting consumers about a six-month freeze in the state motor-fuel tax unconstitutionally compels them to promote Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s reelection campaign.
The Illinois Fuel & Retail Association and two large fuel distributors filed the lawsuit in Sangamon County Circuit Court against the Illinois Department of Revenue, its director, David Harris, and others.
Northern Public Radio: Statewide: Is a fiscal cliff looming?
Illinois and other states got a windfall with federal pandemic aid. But new research looks at how the money is being spent and raises the possibility of problems down the road.
We’ll also talk with a couple of students about what school has been like during the pandemic. And an Illinois community rallies behind their hometown hopeful as she tries to become the next American Idol.
CentralIllinoisProud.com: Illinois Constitutional Amendment faces first legal challenge Friday
The June Primaries may be about a month away, but come November, Illinois voters will have the chance to vote on a Constitutional Amendment.
This Amendment faces the first legal challenge on Friday.
HOI ABC: Early voting opens up across Illinois, minus some counties with ballot disputes
For most of the state, early voting opened up Thursday for residents to cast their ballots in the Illinois primary.
Some counties, including Cook, have delayed the start of primaries due to ongoing legal disputes over who should and shouldn’t be on the ballot.
MyStateline.com: Illinois Tollway to dismiss charges for low-income residents
The Illinois Tollway announced Thursday that it will dismiss fines and tollway charges for low-income residents.
“Over the last several years, the Tollway has reworked its entire model to improve the disparate impact fines and fees have on working families,” said Illinois Tollway Interim Executive Director Lanyea Griffin. “The changes we’re advancing today will help prevent working families from carrying the burden of fines and fees that too often affects those who can least afford it.”