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The Illinois State Police has announced that all 169 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) across Illinois have successfully transitioned to Next Generation 911 (NG911), marking a significant modernization of the state’s emergency response infrastructure. NG911 replaces the outdated, voice-based system with a secure, internet-based network that allows 911 calls to be routed based on a caller’s precise location rather than

A new study ranked Illinois 45th in the nation for entrepreneurship and economic growth, underscoring what Senate Republicans have warned for years that the state’s high taxes, burdensome regulations, and crushing policies are making it harder for families and job creators to succeed. The ranking comes from a broader study on social mobility, which measures a person’s ability to improve

The Interchange Fee Prohibition Act continues to raise questions as Illinois businesses and consumers seek clarity on how the law will be implemented. The law is intended to prohibit interchange fees on the portion of credit and debit card transactions that cover taxes and tips. However, it does not provide clear guidance on how this change should be implemented in