- Advertisement -spot_img

TAG

Advertisement
John Heiderschedit, Criminal Defense Attorney; Subscription Lawyer; Chicago Lawyer

consumer protection

Joyce Advances Bill Strengthening Crematory Oversight Following Chicago Heights Investigation

House Bill 4695 would expand the comptroller’s authority to investigate licensed crematories, inspect records and review operations as deemed necessary. #crematory #bill #chicagoheights

Frerichs Announces Record $2.5 Billion Returned Through Illinois I-Cash Program

“Our approach is to run a different kind of government office that uses our tools to fight for the people of Illinois.” #illinois #i-cash

Preston Pushes Reforms to Illinois Property Tax Sale and Redemption Process

“This bill gives people more time to get back on their feet while making sure the system is more transparent and fair when properties do have to be sold.” #senatebill #propertytax #williepreston

Op-Ed: ComEd’s $15.3 Billion Grid Plan Once Again Puts Illinois Families on the Hook for Higher Bills

Op-Ed: ComEd’s $15.3 Billion Grid Plan Once Again Puts Illinois Families on the Hook for Higher Bills - It’s no secret that electricity costs...

Illinois Sports Betting Declines for Fifth Straight Month Despite Bears Playoff Boost

The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), a national trade group representing major online operators, attributed the decline to rising tax burdens and increased competition from neighboring states. #betting #sports

Lawmakers Across PJM Region Push Grid Reforms to Prevent Data Center Costs from Hitting Consumers

Lawmakers say the system is under strain as data center growth accelerates faster than new power generation can come online, raising both reliability concerns and electricity prices. #lawmakers #data #costs

Consumer advocates, Illinois lawmakers target ‘unnecessary’ utility costs

“It’s hard to believe, but when we pay our monthly bills we are bankrolling utility memberships in trade associations that push the utilities’ anti-consumer agenda,” Mah said. #utilities #lawmakers #consumer

Illinois House Committee Advances Bill to Block Local Regulation of Sports Betting

Industry groups and some lawmakers have warned that local taxes layered on top of state levies could drive bettors to illegal markets. #betting #illinoishousegaming #regulation

This Little-Known Process is Used by Monopoly Utilities to Force Illinois Families to Pay for Their Mistakes

Instead, families across Illinois are still being forced to pay for utility overspending, flawed planning, and corporate missteps they did not cause. #utilities #inflation

FBI Warns of Rising Holiday Scams, Urges Families to Talk Fraud Prevention

By encouraging conversations among family members—particularly with older relatives—the bureau hopes to reduce the number of people who fall victim to financial fraud. #fbi #fraud #holiday

Latest news