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Hastings’ new law provides oversight of predatory Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans

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Hastings’ new law provides oversight of predatory Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans

Hastings’ new law provides oversight of predatory Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans Illinois consumers have seen that a rapid expansion of Buy-Now-Pay-Later loan services may seem convenient at first, but they can carry hidden costs, unexpected fees and financial risks that often go unnoticed until it is too late. In response, State Senator Michael E. Hastings passed a…

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Business, Frankfort, Illinois Legislature, Michael Hastings, News, NewsWire

Speaker Welch says keeping Bears Stadium in Illinois important

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Speaker Welch says keeping Bears Stadium in Illinois important

Speaker Welch says keeping Bears Stadium in Illinois important The Illinois General Assembly, House and Senate,  did not pass the key stadium bill before adjourning last week as public concern focused on proposals to pass tax breaks for the Bears organization which is extremely profitable and earned more than $600 million last year, according to…

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Government, Illinois Legislature, Maria Pappas, News, NewsWire, Taxes

More Than 100,000 Rideshare Drivers Win Union Rights in Illinois, Rideshare Drivers’ Union Bill

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More Than 100,000 Rideshare Drivers Win Union Rights in Illinois, Rideshare Drivers’ Union Bill

More Than 100,000 Rideshare Drivers Win Union Rights in Illinois, Rideshare Drivers’ Union Bill In final hours of 2026 Illinois Legislative Session…History Made as More Than 100,000 Rideshare Drivers Win Union Rights in Illinois, Rideshare Drivers’ Union Bill Heads to Governor Pritzker’s Desk. Landmark Illinois legislation builds on the momentum from the Massachusetts rideshare union…

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Illinois Legislature, Law, News, NewsWire, Transportation, Union

Hastings school safety measure “Alyssa’s Law” passes Senate

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Hastings school safety measure “Alyssa’s Law” passes Senate

Hastings school safety measure “Alyssa’s Law” passes Senate State Senator Michael E. Hastings is building on previous school safety legislation by passing a measure that would enable the use of mobile panic alert systems in Illinois schools. The bill seeks to provide schools with modern tools to quickly alert first responders in the event of…

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Hastings leads effort to expand virtual dental care

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Hastings leads effort to expand virtual dental care

Hastings leads effort to expand virtual dental care To expand access to dental care, State Senator Michael E. Hastings is carrying legislation designed to ensure patients can access virtual dental care safely while maintaining strong professional standards. “Whether it is because of a disability or lack of access to transportation, people often struggle to make…

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Government, Health, Illinois Legislature, Michael Hastings, News, NewsWire, Technology

Illinois Senator Committee approves resolution urging Illinois K through 12 schools to offer Arabic as Foreign Language option

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Illinois Senator Committee approves resolution urging Illinois K through 12 schools to offer Arabic as Foreign Language option

Illinois Senator Committee approves resolution urging Illinois K through 12 schools to offer Arabic as Foreign Language option By Ray Hanania As Consolidated High School District 230, one of the largest in Illinois, blocked the adoption of Arabic as a Foreign Language at their three High Schools, Sandburg High School, Andrew High School, and Stagg…

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Culture, Education, Illinois Legislature, Mike Porfirio, News, NewsWire, Orland Park

Ryan Bill Aims to Expand Public Defender Assistance in Illinois Courts

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Ryan Bill Aims to Expand Public Defender Assistance in Illinois Courts

Ryan Bill Aims to Expand Public Defender Assistance in Illinois Courts State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, is expanding legal assistance for Illinois drivers charged with driving under the influence (DUI) with a new measure that will allow public defenders to represent DUI clients in both criminal cases and civil hearings. “If a driver charged…

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Crime, Illinois Legislature, Law, News, NewsWire, Police

Ryan calls High School Language Requirement “burdensome” and pushes to remove it

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Ryan calls High School Language Requirement “burdensome” and pushes to remove it

Ryan calls High School Language Requirement “burdensome” and pushes to remove it State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, is seeking to remove the two-year foreign language requirement Illinois high school students must complete to receive a high school diploma. “Schools are facing a shortage of qualified teachers who can teach foreign languages,” Ryan said. “And…

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