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Eye On Illinois: Personal data is big business, price controls are big government

Are you willing to lose out on restaurant loyalty rewards tied to your phone number or email address? Would you get a test your doctor recommended if you thought that might make your grandkids ineligible for basic medical coverage?

What is the government’s role in consumer prices?
I started the Feb. 5 column with that question, and in the weeks since, it’s becoming clear this might be a prevailing concern for the General Assembly’s spring session.
Three weeks ago the focus was … [2718 chars]

Source: Shaw Local Enewspapers | Published: 2026-02-26T16:00:00Z

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