Illinois Quick Hits: Google settlement wins praise from Illinois AG
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul praised a $700 million settlement in a multi-state antitrust lawsuit against Google.Summary
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul expressed satisfaction following a federal court's indication that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a multi-state antitrust lawsuit against Google. Raoul was part of a bipartisan group of 53 attorneys general who filed the lawsuit in 2021, alleging that Google illegally dominated Android app distribution and charged consumers transaction fees of up to 30%.
In other Illinois news, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced the opening of a new business services center in downtown Chicago. By consolidating operations into a state-owned building, the new facility is expected to save more than $644,000 in annual lease costs and includes a DMV kiosk.
Additionally, fuel prices in Illinois are on the rise. According to AAA, the state average for regular unleaded gas reached $4.93 per gallon, up from $4.86 on Friday. Diesel prices in the state have also climbed to an average of $6 per gallon.
(Source：Home Town Register)