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Illinois Credit Unions: Expanding Financial Inclusion
Monday, Mar 9, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Illinois credit unions play a central role in expanding financial inclusion, especially for underbanked households who may lack access to safe, affordable financial services. As member-owned, not for profit cooperatives, their mission naturally aligns with serving people overlooked or priced out by traditional banks.
• Safe, Affordable Alternatives to Predatory Lending • Financial Education and Literacy Programs • Tailored Services for Low Income Communities • Community Partnerships and Outreach • Fair and Inclusive Lending Practices • Support for Small Businesses & Local Economic Development Credit unions serve the underbanked by focusing on access, affordability, education, and inclusion. Their member-owned structure and mission of “People Helping People” uniquely position them to fill gaps left by traditional banks—strengthening the financial health of individuals and the communities they call home. NuMark Credit Union President & CEO Michelle Balog shares that their focus is to “enrich the financial lives” of their members. Watch more about Michelle’s goal to serve the “underbanked, or underserved, possibly even unbanked…to make sure they have access to the services the credit union offers”:
For more information, visit https://betterforillinois.org/ Paid for by Illinois Credit Union League.
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When RETAIL Succeeds, Illinois Succeeds
Monday, Mar 9, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Ethos Training Systems in Chicago’s Roscoe Park neighborhood is where fitness meets a holistic approach to health. Co-owners Tim Cohen and Cory Lester created Ethos to help people understand their potential and elevate both body and mind while fostering a strong, caring community. At Ethos, workouts support all experience levels and ages, focusing on accessibility, sustainability, and results that keep you coming back. 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 Ethos Training are better equipped to meet local needs. We Are Retail and IRMA are showcasing the retailers who make Illinois work.
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Chaos Coming July 1: Illinois’ Radical Credit Card Law Could Upend Everyday Purchases
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Starting July 1, Illinois families could face chaos when paying for everyday purchases like groceries, gas, or a dinner out because of a new state law that changes how credit cards work. At the checkout line, shoppers may suddenly be told they cannot use their credit cards to pay for sales taxes or tips, forcing them to split payments or pay those portions in cash. It is a radical change that only benefits corporate mega-stores, while small businesses, local banks, and consumers are left to deal with the fallout. Experts who understand the global payments system have been sounding the alarm for months:
• A federal judge weighing a preemption-related matter noted the policy is “indisputably disruptive,” “costly” and calls out “business-ending consequences” for local banks and credit unions. • Crain’s Chicago Business said, “Springfield’s Swipe Fee Gamble Deserves an Appeal.” Before chaos hits on July 1, lawmakers should reverse course and repeal the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. Learn more at: guardyourcard.com/Illinois
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