Illinois could be 19th state to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers Illinois could be 19th state to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers Thursday, May 23, 2024 But some service providers say they’ll be forced to lay off staff without increased state and federal support.
Capitol Briefs: Measure blocks interstate probes of abortion services Capitol Briefs: Measure blocks interstate probes of abortion services Thursday, May 23, 2024 Lawmakers also pass bills aimed at climate change education, safe battery recycling
Advocates underscore need for statewide reentry programs Advocates underscore need for statewide reentry programs Thursday, May 23, 2024 Several proposed changes to criminal justice system have stalled Read more
Ban on wildlife killing contests ‘unlikely’ to clear state Senate this session Ban on wildlife killing contests ‘unlikely’ to clear state Senate this session Wednesday, May 22, 2024 The measure narrowly passed the House amid bipartisan opposition Read more
A security camera caught an employee beating a patient. It took 11 days for anyone to take action. A security camera caught an employee beating a patient. It took 11 days for anyone to take action. Wednesday, May 22, 2024 After our investigation revealed patient abuse at Illinois’ Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, the facility installed cameras to help. But the footage isn’t monitored... Read more
Would-be union of legislative staffers accuse Welch of undermining organizing effort Would-be union of legislative staffers accuse Welch of undermining organizing effort Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Staffers allege House speaker passed bill allowing unionization knowing it would die in Senate Read more
Potawatomi land transfer advances in Illinois House Potawatomi land transfer advances in Illinois House Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Concerns remain over group’s plans for the area Read more
As legislative session adjournment looms, a rush to regulate carbon capture industry As legislative session adjournment looms, a rush to regulate carbon capture industry Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Environmentalists, business, labor groups deep in talks over nascent technology Read more