New, stricter rules proposed for Illinois foster homes New, stricter rules proposed for Illinois foster homes Wednesday, July 24, 2019 Licensed foster homes in Illinois will likely have to comply with a host of new rules starting later this year, including strict vaccination and no-smoking policies, as well as rules governing kitchens, bathrooms, swimming pools and transportation.
Pritzker signs bills protecting immigrant youths Pritzker signs bills protecting immigrant youths Tuesday, July 23, 2019 Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday signed two bills into law aimed at protecting immigrant children, just as the Trump administration announced plans to expand the use of “expedited removals” to reduce the number of undocumented immigrants in the country. At a bill-signing ceremony in Chicago, where he was joined by state lawmakers and immigration rights advocates, Pritzker took aim at...
Lawmakers file brief to challenge Sterigenics consent order Lawmakers file brief to challenge Sterigenics consent order Tuesday, July 23, 2019 Three Republican lawmakers who represent the Willowbrook area filed a court brief Tuesday to argue against a consent order that would allow a medical supply sterilization company linked to... Read more
Pritzker tops 100 bills signed with distracted driving, food stamp measures Pritzker tops 100 bills signed with distracted driving, food stamp measures Monday, July 22, 2019 Gov. J.B. Pritzker surpassed 100 bills signed as he put his signature on more than 30 new laws last week. They included a measure to increase penalties on texting drivers who cause great bodily... Read more
Illinois to share in $700 million settlement with Equifax Illinois to share in $700 million settlement with Equifax Monday, July 22, 2019 Illinois residents could be eligible for up to $20,000 in compensation for damages they suffered as a result of a massive data breach at the credit-reporting bureau Equifax under terms of a... Read more
Illinois orgs refusing $8 million in federal money because of new, ‘unethical’ rules Illinois orgs refusing $8 million in federal money because of new, ‘unethical’ rules Friday, July 19, 2019 All three Illinois organizations set to receive millions of dollars in federal family planning funds are declining them due to new rules they say are “unethical” and keeping money... Read more
Land of Lincoln Goodwill president submits resignation Land of Lincoln Goodwill president submits resignation Friday, July 19, 2019 The president and CEO of Land of Lincoln Goodwill resigned Thursday, two days after backtracking on a plan to lay off several disabled employees. Land of Lincoln Goodwill, a central Illinois... Read more
Suburban Republicans object to Sterigenics settlement Suburban Republicans object to Sterigenics settlement Thursday, July 18, 2019 A group of suburban Republican lawmakers are calling on state and local officials to reverse course on a consent order that would allow a sterilization company linked to increased cancer rates to... Read more