Cancel The Economist in Chicago

Your Rights in Chicago, IL

Illinois's Automatic Contract Renewal Act (815 ILCS 601) gives Chicago residents specific cancellation protections.

• Written notice 30-60 days before renewal
• Applies to contracts with automatic renewal
• Clear disclosure of renewal terms
• Consumer can cancel within 30 days of renewal notice

Federal Laws Protecting Chicago Residents

• FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule — cancellation must be as easy as signup
• ROSCA (15 USC 8403) — clear disclosure and consent for subscriptions
• Fair Credit Billing Act — dispute unauthorized charges