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Workers' comp law could raise employer costs | State - HomeTown Register
Workers’ comp law could raise employer costs
(The Center Square) – A civil justice watchdog says a new Illinois law could reverse the state’s gains in workers’ compensation reform.
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Illinois Senate bill offers best path to keep Bears from Indiana, Arlington Heights mayor says
Illinois Senate bill offers best path to keep Bears from Indiana, Arlington Heights mayor says
Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia said Thursday's Bears press conference indicates there’s still time to get a deal done for his village.
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Despite Bears Overture to Indiana, "It's Not Over"
Despite Bears Overture to Indiana, "It's Not Over"
State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-16) talks about his role as lead negotiator for the state in keeping the Bears in Illinois, the latest on the talks, his diverse background and how it shapes his approach to...
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Editorial: Bears, call us when you have a stadium deal - Crain's Chicago Business
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CNI sued DCFS for caseworker personnel records | Capitol News Recap
CNI sued DCFS for caseworker personnel records | Capitol News Recap
Capitol News Illinois sued DCFS for personnel records and won. And ...
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Illinois lawmakers celebrate Alyssa's Law, mandating mobile emergency alert systems in schools
Illinois lawmakers celebrate Alyssa's Law, mandating mobile emergency alert systems in schools
Alyssa's Law requires all school districts to have a mobile panic alert system to automatically notify law enforcement during on-site emergencies.
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Pritzker tours storm damage, signs flood relief bill expanding local Chicago programs
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Report: NFL commissioner met with Illinois lawmakers Thursday
NFL commissioner met with Illinois lawmakers Thursday: report
It’s unlikely the NFL office would hold any sort of meeting, informal or not, without the Bears’ blessing.
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Pritzker on Bears: ‘They have not come forward with the bill that they would like to ask the legislature to pass’
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Pritzker on Bears: ‘They have not come forward with the bill that they would like to ask the legislature to pass’
* At an unrelated event today, Gov. JB Pritzker was asked a few questions about yesterday’s Bears press conference…
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‘I don’t trust anything the Bears have to say’: Lawmakers on whether it’s too late to keep team in Illinois - Shaw Local
‘I don’t trust anything the Bears have to say’: Lawmakers on whether it’s too late to keep team in Illinois
It is too late to try to keep the Bears in Illinois or should the state even try? And will Illinois still benefit if the Bears do move to Indiana? State lawmakers share thoughts.
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David Greising: Illinois House speaker’s only way out of latest government scandal is through ethics reform
David Greising: Illinois House speaker’s only way out of latest government scandal is through ethics reform
Illinois is once again facing scandal because elected leaders, when handed the opportunity to clean up government, have mostly just taken a pass.
chicagotribune.com
Illinois sues Trump admin over its demands for CDL database information
Illinois sues Trump admin over its demands for CDL database information
The Trump administration has threatened to cut more than $10 million in federal funding to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators in retaliation for not handing over the last five years...
chicago.suntimes.com
Mayor still hopeful Bears will 'reverse this ship back toward Arlington Heights'
Mayor still hopeful Bears will ‘reverse this ship back toward Arlington Heights’
Officials in Arlington Heights remain optimistic the Chicago Bears may again turn their attention toward the Northwest suburbs, even after team brass said Thursday they are focused on a new stadium in...
dailyherald.com
Pritzker speaks on supporting FFPA this legislative session
Pritzker speaks on supporting FFPA this legislative session
Pritzker says he will support the FFPA during this legislative session.
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Bears president says Illinois stadium talks ‘minimal’ as Indiana is ‘sole focus’
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DCFS: ‘Significant miscommunication’ within the agency led to missed court dates
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Rep. Cassidy on Speaker Welch claim: ‘Patently false’
Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Rep. Cassidy on Speaker Welch claim: ‘Patently false’
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is apologizing for his interactions with a former staff member who brought a sexual harassment complaint against ex-Rep. Harry Benton to his office.
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Republican Darren Bailey on his second run for governor
Republican Darren Bailey on his second run for governor | Illinois Public Media
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey explains why he's running for governor again and shares his thoughts on existing policies in the state.
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BREAKING NEWS: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Attends Ribbon Cutting For Illinois State Fair
BREAKING NEWS: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Attends Ribbon Cutting For Illinois State Fair
On Thursday, Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) attended a ribbon cutting for ...
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Bears remain committed to Indiana stadium plan — though they won't rule out Illinois
Bears remain committed to Indiana stadium plan — though they won't rule out Illinois
Bears president/CEO Kevin Warren reiterated Thursday that the team is remained focused on building a stadium in Hammond, Ind. — but once again stopped short of fully committing to moving the Bears across...
chicago.suntimes.com
Interview with Darren Bailey, Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate
Interview with Darren Bailey, Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate
An Aug. 6 interview between Darren Bailey and Journal-Courier repor...
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Kermit Thomas Outlines Platform in Bid for Illinois State Representative
Kermit Thomas Outlines Platform in Bid for Illinois State Representative | Prairie Communications, LLC
Kermit Thomas is running for State Representative of Illinois’ 71st District on the Democratic ballot. Thomas, who resides in Moline, IL, explains his
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Eye On Illinois: With little surprise, drugmakers take new 340B law to court immediately
Eye On Illinois: With little surprise, drugmakers take new 340B law to court immediately
The General Assembly can only address problems as they presently exist and not based on something state or federal folks should’ve sorted years ago.
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