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Paid COVID-19 leave for vaccinated educators signed into law

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Public school, community college and public university employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are now entitled to paid administrative leave for any days they miss this school year due to coronavirus-related issues.

DHFS letter: Deal may be near on nursing home payment reform

Monday, April 4, 2022

Officials at the Department of Healthcare and Family Services believe they made “significant progress” this week toward reaching agreement on a plan to overhaul the way nursing homes are reimbursed through the state’s Medicaid program, according to a letter obtained by Capitol News Illinois.

COVID-19 leave for vaccinated teachers clears General Assembly

Thursday, March 31, 2022

A bill that allows teachers and other school and university employees or contractors who are fully vaccinated to take paid administrative leave if they have to miss work due to coronavirus-related...

Lawmakers pass ban on withholding college transcripts

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Graduates from Illinois colleges and universities may soon be able to access their transcripts even if they still owe money to the school they attended.

Bill would require schools to offer vegan, vegetarian options upon request

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Public schools in Illinois may soon be serving a lot more vegan and vegetarian meals, thanks to a bill that cleared the General Assembly Tuesday.

State Supreme Court: Officials may, sometimes, use campaign funds for criminal defense

Thursday, March 24, 2022

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that elected public officials and their campaign committees may, in limited circumstances, use campaign funds to pay criminal defense attorney fees.

Lawmakers, Department of Insurance focus on Blue Cross, Springfield Clinic controversy

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

An ongoing contract dispute between a major health insurance company and a large health care provider in Springfield is drawing the attention of both state lawmakers and the state Department of...

State Supreme Court asked to define limits of river access

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

The Illinois Supreme Court is being asked to decide the extent to which property owners can block anyone else, including neighboring property owners, from accessing a river that runs through their...

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Paid COVID-19 leave for vaccinated educators signed into law

DHFS letter: Deal may be near on nursing home payment reform