“Delay is Incredibly Costly:” Lawsuits Pile Up in Fight for Illinois Licenses

Some of the successful finalists in the Illinois lottery for coveted REC retail licenses are suing the governor and other state regulators who paused the process last month after complaints that it was flawed and unfair.

The plaintiffs are asking the Illinois Supreme Court to stop Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s (D) recently announced procedural changes, which include opportunities for lower-scoring applicants to alter and resubmit applications. The finalists further want the lottery to be rescheduled for as . . .