Illinois Business
Solar farms in 3 states cited for environmental violations
A statement by the Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency said, in each case, the alleged companies failed to take steps to control runoff water.
State attorneys general sue to block Albertsons' $4B payout
Earlier this week, a collection of Attorneys General from California, Illinois, and D.C. asked the parent companies of regional grocery chains Jewel-Osco and Mariano's to delay their merger until they can complete a review. Today, they're suing.
Georgia judge nixes tax break for electric truck firm Rivian
Rivian, which also has a plant in Normal, Illinois, had hoped to break ground as early as this summer and begin production in 2024.
Pritzker promises unemployment fund debt payoff by year end
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday that the state's relatively low jobless rate will help him keep his promise to pay off coronavirus-era debt in the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund by year's end.
2 claim Mega Millions prize; 3rd-largest US lottery jackpot
Two people who wish to remain anonymous have claimed a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot after a single ticket to the late July drawing was sold in a Chicago suburb, opting to take a lump sum payment of $780.5 million, lottery officials said Wednesday.
State Farm, Mississippi settle lawsuit over Katrina payments
Mississippi has quietly settled its lawsuit against Illinois-based State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. for allegedly minimizing its Hurricane Katrina payments to policyholders, leaving the state to compensate homeowners.
Walmart seeks to dismiss lawsuit by FTC over money transfers
In a 41-page document, filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division, Walmart laid out a number of what it called legally flawed claims, including that the agency lacked “constitutionally valid authority to sue for money or injunctive relief.”
EPA waives fuel rule in 4 states, including Illinois, after Indiana refinery fire
The Environmental Protection Agency temporarily lifted a federal rule for fuel sales in four states in response to a fire last week at an Indiana oil refinery that could affect prices and supply.
State Farm subsidiary to pay $100M for false Katrina claims
The settlement marks the conclusion of legal proceedings that began more than 16 years ago when two whistleblowers filed a lawsuit against the Illinois-based insurance company.
Michigan panel wants details on Great Lakes oil tunnel plan
A Michigan regulatory panel said Thursday that it needs more information about safety risks before it can rule on Enbridge Energy's plan to extend an oil pipeline through a tunnel beneath a waterway linking two of the Great Lakes.
