Manley Backs Ban of Consumer Harming ‘Surveillance Pricing’

May 22, 2026 | Manley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Building on her efforts to make life more affordable, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, supported a proposal Friday to ban online retailers and apps from using shoppers’ personal data or demographic profiles to raise prices through “surveillance...

DeLaRosa Sends Major Affordability Initiatives to Governor

May 22, 2026 | DeLaRosa

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to restore affordability for Illinois households, state Rep. Margaret DeLaRosa, D-Lombard, is advancing a series of bills to the governor’s desk cutting costs on everyday purchases and utilities, banning gimmicks that raise prices,...

Gill Seeks to Regulate Advertising Volume on Streamed Shows

May 15, 2026 | Gill

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is trying to protect consumer experiences by prohibiting streaming services and the companies that manage their advertisements from showing ads that are louder than the show that a viewer is watching. “It can be very...