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A judge has struck down a law intended to increase taxes collected from out-of-state online retailers. House Bill 3659, colloquially referred to as the "Amazon Tax," was passed in March of last year which broadened the scope of which companies would be required to collect use tax from its... continue reading on Chicagoist

Chicago State University has had a string of bad press in recent years. With reports about its terrible graduation rate, ongoing mishandling of finances, and most recently, an audit revealing the school had lost track of $3.8 million in equipment, Chicago State has had some serious public relations issues.... continue reading on Chicagoist

When House Bill 3659, otherwise known as the "Amazon Tax," was first passed in January of last year, state Sen. John Cullerton (D-6th), who co-sponsored the bill with state Rep. Pat Verschoore (D-Milan), boldly stated that "Illinois would generate an additional $150 million in much-needed revenues" under the new... continue reading on Chicagoist

Photo: Spacing Magazine Mayor Rahm Emanuel displayed a bit of Second City-itis on Friday, as he pitted Chicago's charms against the city of New York. And the one thing he says bests NYC? You. According to the Sun-Times, a reporter inquired about the recent decision by the White House... continue reading on Chicagoist

Michael P. Ditka At least one Son of Ditka has managed to avoid another DUI ding on his driving record. Michael P. Ditka, offspring of former Bears coach Mike Ditka, was approached by Deerfield police last spring as he was sitting in his Hummer H3, and when Ditka was... continue reading on Chicagoist