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It’s Time To Bring Safer Rides To Illinois
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Waymo is ready to bring safe, reliable, autonomous rides to Illinois – but we need your help! Waymo is already mapping Chicago’s unique streets and traffic patterns to lay the groundwork for operations. Never tired or distracted, Waymo provides hundreds of thousands of fully autonomous rides every week across ten major U.S. cities, from Los Angeles to Atlanta — from multi-lane expressways to dense city streets, including the demands of winter weather. The data shows Waymo’s autonomous vehicles are involved in thirteen times fewer injury-causing collisions compared to humans (as of 3/20/26, see waymo.com/safety). Let’s bring safer rides to Illinois. 
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Built For Illinois. Built With Transparency.
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Public safety technology only works when communities trust it. That’s why Flock Safety built privacy and transparency into every layer of our system from the beginning of the design cycle — not as an afterthought. In Illinois, that means:
• Only local law enforcement decides who can access data. Flock never shares without explicit permission. • Compliant with Illinois law. Sharing data with out of state agencies is regulated. • Automatic deletion. All LPR data is permanently deleted in accordance with an agency’s retention schedule. • No backdoors. Private customers cannot access law enforcement data. • No facial recognition. • Flock Safety is trusted by hundreds of Illinois law enforcement agencies — from Crystal Lake to Champaign — because we believe safety and privacy have to coexist. Not someday. Now. See how we’re building trust in Illinois.
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Higher Drug Costs Are Harming Hospitals And Patients: Pass HB 2371 SA 2 To Protect 340B
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Higher drug prices are a significant factor in many Illinois hospitals struggling to survive. An April 17 Crain’s article, “Drug and supply costs eat into Illinois hospital margins,” showed median year-to-date operating margins were negative 2% for Illinois hospitals in February, a decline from their January median year-to-date margins of negative 0.5%. Illinois hospitals’ gross operating revenue decreased 4.5% in February, while year-over-year expenses rose 5.3%, driven by a 10.5% increase in supply and drug costs. Earlier this year, drugmakers planned to raise the U.S. prices of at least 350 branded medications, about 100 more than in 2025. In the article, Chicago-based healthcare data company Strata noted that operating margin pressure due to rising drug and supply costs is making hospital prospects for success “murky at best.” Hospitals, like all Illinoisans, are feeling the effects of higher prices. Communities rely on their local hospitals for needed healthcare services 24/7. Likewise, hospitals serving many low-income and uninsured patients rely on the federal 340B program requiring drugmakers discount outpatient drugs sold to 340B providers. Legislation to protect 340B from arbitrary drugmaker restrictions, House Bill 2371 SA 2, must pass this legislative session. Illinois’ 340B hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers are counting on House members to show up for them like they show up for their patients every day. Learn more.
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SB 1486 Raises Premiums And Reduces Consumer Choice
Monday, Apr 20, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Illinois is home to one of the most competitive insurance markets in the nation. Hundreds of insurers fight for consumers, leaving families better protected than those in other states. SB 1486, described by the Daily Herald as “controversial legislation,” could eliminate that system and, in its place, leave Illinois with the most extreme regulatory framework in the nation. This legislation could:
• Cause insurers to scale back coverage • Result in companies leaving the marketplace entirely These policies have been tried in other states, leading to skyrocketing costs for consumers and limited options for coverage. Don’t bring California style overregulation to Illinois. Click here to learn more.
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Credit & Debit Cards May Not Work For Tips, Starting July 1
Monday, Apr 20, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] The IFPA—the Credit Card Chaos law—could hurt Illinois’ tipped workers. Servers, stylists, rideshare drivers and other gig workers who rely on tips could see their income drop if customers can’t tip on cards and are limited to the cash they carry. Before chaos hits on July 1, lawmakers should reverse course and repeal the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. Learn more at: guardyourcard.com/Illinois
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When RETAIL Succeeds, Illinois Succeeds
Monday, Apr 20, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] At Fit Foundation in Crest Hill, founder and owner Angie Aegerter is redefining grab-and-go with healthy, homemade meals designed for busy lives. Built from her background as a personal trainer, Angie created Fit Foundation to give customers convenient, nutritious options without sacrificing quality or flavor. Come check out the four-time “Best Lunch Restaurant in Will County” and wellness community favorite. Findings of a recent economic study are clear: the retail sector is a cornerstone of the state’s economy and crucial to our everyday lives. Retail in Illinois directly contributes more than $112 billion in economic investment annually – more than 10 percent of the state’s total Gross Domestic Product. Policies that support small businesses help communities thrive as retailers like Angie in Crest Hill are better equipped to meet local needs. We Are Retail and IRMA are showcasing the retailers who make Illinois work. Please visit https://WeAreRetail.IRMA.org/.
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