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Illinois BBB Alerts Residents About “Tariff Scams” Disguised as Package Fees
Finance

Illinois BBB Alerts Residents About “Tariff Scams” Disguised as Package Fees

ILLINOIS — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is sounding the alarm over a growing scam trend targeting Illinois consumers: fraudulent messages about tariffs and ...

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Illinois Gaming Board Approves Wave of New Licenses in Chairman’s Final Meeting
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Illinois Gaming Board Approves Wave of New Licenses in Chairman’s Final Meeting

CHICAGO — The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) approved dozens of new licenses across casinos, video gaming, and sports wagering industries during a meeting held ...

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Chicago Aldermen Clash Over Budget as Borrowing Costs Climb
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Chicago Aldermen Clash Over Budget as Borrowing Costs Climb

CHICAGO — Financial tensions in City Hall are boiling over as Chicago’s borrowing costs increase, credit ratings stagnate, and aldermen express growing frustration with ...

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Cook County Erases $665M In Medical Debt For Over Half A Million Residents
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Cook County Erases $665M In Medical Debt For Over Half A Million Residents

COOK COUNTY — A sweeping initiative by Cook County to tackle medical debt has now erased over $665 million in unpaid bills, offering relief ...

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Illinois Lottery Player Wins $1.3M Playing Cash Castle On App — Plans Family Trip To Disney World
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Illinois Lottery Player Wins $1.3M Playing Cash Castle On App — Plans Family Trip To Disney World

CHICAGO — A lucky Illinois Lottery player is now $1.3 million richer after winning big on the Cash Castle FastPlay game, the Illinois Lottery ...

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Cook County Medical Debt Relief Wipes Out $665 Million For Over Half A Million Residents
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Cook County Medical Debt Relief Wipes Out $665 Million For Over Half A Million Residents

CHICAGO — Cook County has erased nearly $665 million in medical debt for more than 557,000 residents since launching its relief program in 2022, ...

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Millennials Drive Housing Market Hope Despite High Mortgage Rates, Survey Shows
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Millennials Drive Housing Market Hope Despite High Mortgage Rates, Survey Shows

CHICAGO — A new national housing survey is shedding light on surprising optimism among millennials: they’re still planning to buy homes, even as mortgage ...

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Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly But Remain Under 7%, According To Freddie Mac Survey
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Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly But Remain Under 7%, According To Freddie Mac Survey

CHICAGO — Mortgage rates saw a slight uptick this week, but they remain under the 7% threshold, providing a sliver of stability in an ...

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Chicago Minimum Wage To Increase July 1, Along With New Rules For Paid Time Off
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Chicago Minimum Wage To Increase July 1, Along With New Rules For Paid Time Off

CHICAGO — A wave of new labor protections will roll out across the city starting July 1, as Chicago raises its minimum wage and ...

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Illinois Budget Leaves $770M Gap for CTA, Risking Major Transit Cuts in 2026
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Illinois Budget Leaves $770M Gap for CTA, Risking Major Transit Cuts in 2026

CHICAGO, IL — The Chicago Transit Authority is facing a $770 million budget shortfall, and the newly approved Illinois state budget provides no new ...

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