Report details disparities faced by aging LGBTQ Illinoisans Report details disparities faced by aging LGBTQ Illinoisans Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Many aging LGBTQ Illinoisans face barriers to health care and financial security and fear discrimination in senior communities, according to a combined report from senior and LGBTQ advocacy groups released Tuesday.
Pritzker order aims to end subminimum wage for disabled people in state contracts Pritzker order aims to end subminimum wage for disabled people in state contracts Monday, October 4, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Monday that would prevent companies contracting with the state from paying disabled workers at less than the minimum wage.
What to know ahead of this weekend’s eviction moratorium expiration What to know ahead of this weekend’s eviction moratorium expiration Friday, October 1, 2021 The state’s eviction moratorium will expire Sunday, and what comes next for renters will likely depend on their county of residence, as county courts and sheriffs will all have different... Read more
With two weeks until veto session and interest accruing, state’s unemployment fix still not decided With two weeks until veto session and interest accruing, state’s unemployment fix still not decided Friday, October 1, 2021 The deficit in the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund remains over $4.3 billion and interest payments on the debt began accruing on Sept. 6. Lawmakers are still considering their next... Read more
Report details community colleges’ impact on economy, earnings Report details community colleges’ impact on economy, earnings Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Illinois community colleges have a multi-billion dollar impact on the state’s economy and will be “integral in making a recovery from the pandemic an equitable one,” according a... Read more
Supreme Court to consider whether former Super Bowl MVP has right to know accuser’s identity Supreme Court to consider whether former Super Bowl MVP has right to know accuser’s identity Thursday, September 23, 2021 A case before the Illinois Supreme Court centers on whether a former Super Bowl MVP has a right to learn the identity of a woman who accused him of sexual harassment, allegedly leading to the... Read more
Supreme Court eviction order extended to coincide with governor’s moratorium Supreme Court eviction order extended to coincide with governor’s moratorium Tuesday, September 21, 2021 The Illinois Supreme Court on Tuesday extended its order limiting judgements in certain eviction cases to Oct. 3, putting it in line with the governor’s latest executive order. Read more
Illinois’ eviction moratorium set to expire Oct. 3 Illinois’ eviction moratorium set to expire Oct. 3 Monday, September 20, 2021 The state’s moratorium on enforcement of residential evictions will expire on Oct. 3, according to Gov. JB Pritzker’s latest COVID-19 executive order issued Friday. Read more