Bill to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers clears General Assembly
The Illinois General Assembly passed legislation to eliminate subminimum wages for disabled workers by 2030, pending the governor's approval.
Judge dismisses biometric data privacy lawsuit citing revised state law
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) after a recent amendment clarified damages limits...
Illinois medical debt relief program erases $72M of debt thus far
Illinois' Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program has eliminated $72M in debt to date, aiming for $1B in relief for residents.
Plan to ban carbon injections near aquifers stalls in Senate
The Illinois Senate postponed a decision on a bill to prohibit carbon injections near aquifers, following concerns about environmental risks...
Lawmakers return to Springfield as projected budget deficit looms
A $3.2 billion projected budget deficit sparked debate over spending priorities as lawmakers returned to Springfield for their fall session.
Capitol Briefs: Former Gov. Quinn pushes for ‘millionaire tax’ amendment; Underground Railroad task force issues findings
Former Gov. Quinn supports a millionaire tax to fund property tax relief, while a state task force recommends preserving Illinois’...
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