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New Illinois law helps survivors of gender violence or harassment to sue their employers

The law, which took effect Jan. 1, is amends another law passed in 2003 and is intended to hold employers accountable for failing to act on complaints of alleged misconduct.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2024

GOP sponsored bill guaranteeing patient visitation during a pandemic passes in Illinois with bipartisan support

A Republican-sponsored measure to protect patient visitation rights during a pandemic is headed to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk after receiving unanimous approval in the state Senate Wednesday.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 7, 2022