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Back to Blog Interchange Fee Prohibition Act marks a notable victory for retailers seeking relief from swipe fees, NACS saysBy Rachel Gignac on May 31, 2024 Swipe fees will be prohibited on sales tax, state excise taxes and gratuities in Illinois, according to…

Back to Blog A cap on the retailers’ sales tax credit will effectively hikes taxes on Illinois retailers by $186 million. Retailers are already facing razor-thin margins, but the record $53.1 billion state budget required $1.1 billion in new taxes.…

Back to Blog Legislation to eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped workers statewide appears unlikely to pass before lawmakers adjourn this week, but the coalition pushing the measure vowed Tuesday to continue efforts to bring the rest of Illinois in…

Back to Blog The Illinois House passed legislation aimed at reining in the potential for runaway damages under the state’s biometric privacy law Thursday, more than a year after the Illinois Supreme Court suggested the legislature revisit the law. Illinois’…

Back to Blog Periodically, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) conducts “Underage” compliance checks around the state using undercover (ILCC) agents and local law enforcement officials and volunteers from high schools and colleges.  The teams randomly visit liquor stores, restaurants…

Back to Blog The Illinois House passed legislation aimed at reining in the potential for runaway damages under the state’s biometric privacy law Thursday, more than a year after the Illinois Supreme Court suggested the legislature revisit the law. Illinois’…

Back to Blog Multiple retailer associations view potential revisions by the Federal Reserve as a first step, not a complete solution. Source: https://csnews.com/ May 15, 2024 Multiple retail industry groups told the Federal Reserve that its proposed changes to debit…

Back to Blog Source: https://www.wcia.com/ May 6, 2024 Wineries across the state are pushing for a bill in the Illinois capitol that would allow their workers to expand their operations. Right now under Illinois law, the maximum amount of wine…

Back to Blog BETHESDA, MD – Momentum is building for the 2024 ABL Annual Meeting in San Antonio with speakers and sponsors jumping aboard and joining the program.  Taking place on July 27-29, 2024 at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk,…

Back to Blog Story by Brian Weckerly Tipping has always been a heavily debated topic. Some don’t like it. Some believe it’s necessary. Concerned members of the food and beverage industry and local lawmakers gathered on April 22 to debate…