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**Consumer Alert** Attorney General Raoul Urges Borrowers to Consolidate Commercial Ffel Loans Before Deadline
Attorney General Kwame Raoul is encouraging eligible borrowers who have commercial FFEL (Federal Family Education Loan) Program loans to consolidate their loans before the April 30 deadline to take advantage of an account adjustment that could help them get loan forgiveness. -
Attorney General Raoul Files Brief Supporting Health Care Rights for Transgender Americans
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of transgender rights and equal access to health care. -
Illinois attorney general urges public utilities to make costs of enrolling clearer to customers
CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is urging the state's public utilities to include information on customer's bills regarding the costs of enrolling with alternative retail electric suppliers (ARES), which she says often engaged in bait and switch marketing tactics to entice customers. -
Illinois well drilling company alleged to have taken thousands from customers without providing services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – The Illinois attorney general filed a lawsuit Aug. 29 against a residential well drilling company who allegedly took thousands of dollars from Illinois residents for well drilling services that were never completed. -
New Illinois law to strengthen protections for service members' employment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – A new Illinois law designed to strengthen protections for service members' employment and rights while they are serving has been signed into state law. -
Closed Illinois refinery reaches settlement to clean up contaminated soil, groundwater
CHICAGO — Premcor Refining Group Inc., has agreed to clean up contaminated soil and groundwater at its closed Illinois refinery site as part of a settlement with the state, bringing years of litigation to a close. -
Illinois attorney general: Trucking company's diesel fuel leak contaminated soil
CLINTON, Ill. — The state of Illinois has filed a lawsuit against H&M Trucking Co., alleging the company's 4,000-gallon diesel fuel spill caused contamination of soil and waterways near its Clinton, Illinois, trucking terminal. -
Illinois attorney general: Trump Tower illegally sends millions of gallons of water into Chicago River
CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a lawsuit against Trump International Hotel & Tower (Trump Tower) in Chicago, alleging its operations violate environmental laws through its release of millions of gallons of water into the Chicago River. -
New Illinois law prevents state from revoking professional licenses of student loan borrowers
CHICAGO — A new Illinois state law will prevent student loan borrowers from losing their professional license as a result of falling behind on payments, according to the Illinois Attorney General's Office. -
Chicago, Illinois attorney general battle U.S. over EPA designations for several counties
CHICAGO — The city of Chicago and the Illinois attorney general have filed a lawsuit against the federal government over a new rule that they say does not reduce dangerous smog in and around Illinois. -
Attorneys general from 21 states urge Congress to ramp up cyber security before '18 midterms
CHICAGO — Twenty-one attorneys general have joined in urging Congress to ramp up U.S. cyber security ahead of the 2018 midterm elections to protect against further cyberattacks and more infiltration by Russian hackers, according to Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. -
Illinois reaches $20 million settlement with Royal Bank of Scotland over pension funds investments
CHICAGO — The state of Illinois has reached a $20 million settlement with Royal Bank of Scotland for the bank's alleged failure to fully disclose the risks of its mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) relating to the state's pension fund investments. -
Nickel & Dime: eBay, online retailers warn SCOTUS could unleash lawsuit torrent vs sellers over taxes
Nickel & Dime: eBay, online retailers warn SCOTUS ruling could unleash torrent of lawsuits accusing sellers over taxes -
Illinois attorney general approves of passage of Career Preservation and Student Loan Repayment Act
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced May 24 that she supports the Illinois House’s passing of legislation that prevents a student loan borrower’s professional license getting suspended if the borrower is not making payments. -
New leadership at the CFPB means state AGs will be more active in financial consumer protection
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Some states will be even more active in financial consumer protection enforcement now that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new director has made it clear the bureau will stay out of the way, an expert on state attorneys general said during a recent interview. -
Illinois attorney general seeks to shut down fraudulent tax preparation operators
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Feb. 27 that her office has taken action against a Chicago tax preparer that allegedly stole thousands of dollars in illegal fees from consumers. -
Illinois attorney general to push utility companies to lower prices
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Jan. 23 that her office will immediately push for state utility companies to pass on savings from the new federal tax law to consumers. -
Illinois attorney general voices concern over $300 million spending approval for Peoples Gas
CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is criticizing a recent vote by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) in which they declined to act on issues related to Peoples' Gas Accelerated Main Replacement Program (AMRP) after a two-year investigation by the commission. -
New York, Illinois lead coalition supporting federal protections for higher education students
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced Feb. 22 that he joined with Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and a coalition of other attorneys general in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Education Secretary and leaders in Congress. -
Ind. wine dealer challenges Illinois law barring importation of alcoholic beverages
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Illinois officials aren't commenting on a challenge to the laws barring retailers from importing wine and other alcoholic beverages into the state.