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Senator Michael Hastings supports bill to protect consumers from pesky auto-renewal charges

March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Senator Michael Hastings supports bill to protect consumers from pesky auto-renewal charges Legislation introduced this week by State Senator Michael Hastings will require companies to provide “clear notice” on contracts that automatically renew. Hastings said that oftentimes contracts are renewed automatically without giving consumers proper or formal notice of the upcoming renewal or giving them…

Features, Illinois Legislature, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Technology

Sheriff Dart, State Lawmakers Applaud Federal Rule on Ghost Guns

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Sheriff Dart, State Lawmakers Applaud Federal Rule on Ghost Guns Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart commended the federal government for working to tighten restrictions on untraceable ‘ghost guns’ that evade background checks and are increasingly showing up on the streets of Chicago. The federal move comes after state lawmakers approved legislation Saturday pushed by…

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Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure

December 8, 2021December 8, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congressman Newman joins colleagues to sponsor firefighter sprinkler safety measure The new bipartisan tax incentive legislation introduced in Congress will protect older residential buildings and also increase safety for the firefighters who fight those fires and protect the public U.S. Reps. Marie Newman (D-IL-03), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) and John Katko (R-NY-24) on Wednesday Dec….

Business, Federal, Fire, Government, News, Orland Fire Protection District, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland