New Illinois legislation would slightly alter process of becoming an educator across the state
There soon might be a change in the process of receiving a teaching license in Illinois thanks to new legislation. The bill would slightly change the process of becoming a teacher. It would allow the State Board
Proposed bill to do away with sub-minimum wage for tipped employees in Illinois leaves restaurants concerned about wages
Tipping has always been a highly debated topic. Some don’t like it, while some believe it’s necessary. Concerned members of the food and beverage industry and local lawmakers gathered on April 22 to debate an Illinois bill
New bill led by State Senator Doris Turner would allow for the suspension of EMS professionals who’ve been charged with a crime while on the job
State Senator Doris Turner has thus far led a measure through the Senate that would increase public safety by suspending EMS professionals who have been charged with a crime while performing their duties. The bill – if
U.S. Rep Budzinski’s bipartisan veteran benefit legislation introduced into U.S. House of Representatives recently
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to make it easier for veterans to access the benefits they’ve earned. The Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act would require the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to eliminate
Illinois State Treasurer Frerichs throws support behind legislation to transition unused children’s college funds into Roth IRAs
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has thrown his support behind a plan to let parents roll unused money from their children’s college funds into a Roth IRA. Frerichs says it’s now possible thanks to changes in federal
Springfield’s own State Senator Doris Turner suggests law protecting singers from AI-generated music
Add this to the list of possible new AI laws in Illinois. A Democrat in Springfield is suggesting a law that would ban anyone from using a singer’s voice in an AI-generated song. State Senator and former
Illinois AG announces legislation to protect workers from retaliatory employers across state
Illinois Attorney General announced legislation that would protect workers from retaliatory conduct by employers, strengthen current protections under state law, and codify the authority of Raoul’s Workplace Rights Bureau to investigate and hold employers who retaliate or
Bill under consideration in Illinois General Assembly to provide breakfast and lunch to all K-through 12 students across state
A bill under consideration in the Illinois Senate would provide breakfast and lunch to all K-through-12 students across the state. The proposal would require the state Board of Education to reimburse schools for the cost of the
Abbeduto: Unions back measure protecting employees who skip religious or political work meetings
Opponents concerned about broad definitions, potential legal issues By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois abbeduto@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Democrats in the Illinois Senate on Wednesday advanced a measure that would prohibit Illinois companies from requiring employees to attend
Springfield lawmakers considering legislation regarding school vendors and state’s new literacy plans
Lawmakers in Springfield are considering a bill that would require all school vendors to follow the state’s new literacy plan. Democrats in the state House want all vendors responsible for English language arts improvement plans to comply