Fair Work Week Compliance – IMPORTANT
As we begin this new year, we would like to remind Employers and Employee of important components of the Fair Workweek Ordinance that became effective on January 1, 2021. These…
Longtime Illinois Democrat and Power Broker Faces a Challenge
Amid corruption probe, some Democrats say they are ready for end of Michael Madigan’s reign as speaker THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Michael Madigan has been speaker of the Illinois House…
BACP Updates
City of Chicago Business Affairs & Consumer Protection // Dec. 17, 2020 Yesterday, the Chicago City Council passed an important piece of legislation expanding regulatory relief for businesses that…
Illinois Business Interruption Grant (BIG) Application Deadline is December 15, 2020
The Illinois Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program, offered by the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), provides economic relief for small businesses hit hardest by COVID-19.…
Chicago Shelves Potential Flavored Tobacco Ban
Convenience stores and gas stations argued against the proposal By NACS Online // July 08, 2020 CHICAGO—A proposal to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in Chicago has stalled…
Equal Pay Act Now in Effect in Illinois
Offending employers can be fined for violations By NACS Online // October 01, 2019 SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—Amendments to Illinois’ Equal Pay Act went into effect on Sunday, Sept. 29, leaving employers little time…
Update on Labor’s Attack on Independent Retailers
MIRA members in Chicago continue to educate Chicago aldermen on the Fair Work Week Ordinance. Labor and special interest groups have galvanized the new mayor around this cause. Many aldermen are…
Illinois Raises Minimum Wage to $15
The state will gradually increase the minimum wage starting in 2020 until it hits $15 by 2025 By NACS Online // February 22, 2019 CHICAGO – This week Illinois Gov.…
Chicago Files Suit Against Online E-Cig Companies
Lawsuits says that the companies are selling product to underage Chicagoans By NACS Online // November 14, 2018 CHICAGO – The Windy City filed suit against eight online sellers…
Cook County Overturns Beverage Tax
Repeal of the penny-per-ounce sweetened beverage tax will take effect on December 1, 2017 By NACS Online On October 11, the Cook County Board officially repealed the controversial city…