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10 May 2023

Lawmakers look to end ‘common carrier’ exemption for ride-share companies

`SPRINGFIELD – Ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft would be subject to the same level of liability as other forms of public transportation under a measure moving through the General Assembly.

19 Apr 2023

Chicago’s mayor-elect to address lawmakers in Springfield Wednesday

(The Center Square) – With the city of Chicago coming into national focus over a spat of crime last weekend, the incoming mayor is heading to Springfield to address Illinois lawmakers.

19 Apr 2023

Business groups ask lawmakers to address Illinois’ biometric privacy law

(The Center Square) – Illinois is known for having the strictest biometric privacy laws in the country, but that may change. The Illinois Supreme Court ruled against the burger chain White Castle in February and said each time a person’s biometric data is collected, it is a violation of the Biometric Information Privacy Act. The company was using finger scans for employee time clocks.

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As with most successful organizations, talented individuals are the core of the Chamber's success. The Chamber team possesses an unmatched combination of expertise and commitment to the cause of a strong Illinois economy. This combination makes the Illinois Chamber a one stop shop for almost all of our members' advocacy and informational needs.

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Todd Maisch
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OSI Group

OSI Group has a rich history within the State of Illinois. The company dates back to 1909, when Otto Kolschowsky, an immigrant of German descent, opened a family meat market in Oak Park, Illinois. After several successful years, Otto moved the business to Maywood, a nearby Chicago suburb, and renamed the company Otto & Sons. Having a reputation as a local meat market with high-quality

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Lawmakers look to end ‘common carrier’ exemption for ride-share companies

Chicago’s mayor-elect to address lawmakers in Springfield Wednesday

Business groups ask lawmakers to address Illinois’ biometric privacy law

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