‘Wasn’t a freak accident’: New records show how ADM’s safety lapses injured several employees in 2023 explosion
Years after an explosion at ADM’s flagship plant in Decatur, Illinois, answers about how it happened are now available.
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Illinois attorney general claims victory in lawsuit against Trump administration
Court strikes down Trump administration ban on noncitizens accessing publicly funded benefits.
Feds: Southern Illinois coal mine managers concealed ‘deadly conditions’
This is the latest in a series of state and federal actions against the mine’s operators.
Illinois retailers celebrate early successes of state-funded apprenticeship program
Eleven apprenticeships are underway in IRMA’s apprenticeship program, and organizers are celebrating early results.
Companies could be on the hook for work-related activities before and after shifts start, court rules
Two former Amazon employees sued the company, arguing they should be compensated for time spent on health screenings during the ...
Pritzker directs agencies to limit spending in response to Trump’s economic policies
Gov. JB Pritzker said the One Big Beautiful Bill and tariffs will put pressure on the economy and state budget.
Attorney General Raoul joins lawsuit challenging Trump’s termination of federal grants
Democratic state AGs continue litigation campaign to counter Trump administration funding cuts.
Challenges persist for women, minorities breaking into Illinois’ skilled trades
Illinois trades competition held this spring in Peoria highlights the challenges of diverse hiring in skills jobs.
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.
Back wages totaling more than $5 million owed to thousands of Illinois workers
Illinoisans can claim unpaid wages using new Department of Labor website
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