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CNBC: Some Facebook users are receiving $397 checks over data privacy violations—and these tech companies could be next
If you’ve ever been tagged in a photo online, you might have some cash coming your way — and soon.
Earlier this month, more than 1.4 million long- and short-term residents of Illinois started receiving checks for up to $397, as compensation for a $650 million class action lawsuit settled against Facebook. According to plaintiffs, the social media platform illegally used facial recognition data — gathered without consent — to prompt users to tag their friends in photos.
The Center Square: Illinois drivers enjoying Americans For Prosperity temporarily slashing gas prices
As Illinois drivers filling up at the pump prepare for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, some Springfield-area drivers were able to take a trip down memory lane with gas prices slashed nearly in half.
Americans For Prosperity paid the difference for the two-hour event Thursday. AFP Illinois State Director Jason Heffley said they’ve done this in several areas of Illinois and are looking to do it elsewhere.
Capitol News Illinois: ANALYSIS: Illinois’ official U.S. census numbers have not changed
Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday that he is asking President Joe Biden and the federal government to increase Illinois’ share of federal funding to reflect the results of a recent Census Bureau study showing the state was very likely undercounted in the 2020 census.
The news release from the governor’s office proclaimed, “Updated census data indicates Illinois has surpassed 13 million residents for the first time in history.” Further down, in the body of the release, it states: “The adjusted census results show an increase in Illinois’ population as people move to the state in pursuit of economic and employment opportunities.”
Reuters: Illinois officials order stay on Carvana's temporary license suspension
The Illinois Secretary of State’s office implemented a stay on Carvana Co’s (CVNA.N) temporary suspension, allowing the online used-car retailer to do business in the state under strict guidelines, a state official said on Thursday.
Carvana would be required to post a $250,000 bond to guarantee payment of any fines or fees incurred by customers that resulted from retailer’s failure to follow the law, Illinois Secretary of State spokesman Henry Haupt said.