The vast majority of that litigation — which has paid out millions of dollars to Illinoisans mostly via class-action settlements — has been over employee fingerprints collected by timeclock technology, though Facebook’s $650 million settlement in 2020 was with users over facial recognition. #ai #journalists #capitolnewsillinois
The donation will support two major programs: a new $634,000 investment in the district’s All-City Performing Arts initiative and a renewed $1.1 million commitment to the Lollapalooza Arts Education Fund. #lollapalooza #cps #arts
Circle Bowling Lanes to Celebrate 85 Years in Forest Park With Charity Fundraiser (Forest Park, IL) - A longtime Forest Park institution is celebrating...
Op-Ed: Health Equity Requires More Than Good Intentions: Why 340B Needs Transparency Before Expansion - Black women and families in underserved communities face some...
Illinois Senate Passes Homeowners Insurance Reform Backed by Sen. Willie Preston (Springfield, IL) - State Senator Willie Preston is backing newly passed legislation aimed...
Cardenas presented the recommendations to the Cook County Board of Commissioners this week, emphasizing the county’s responsibility to support families who lost loved ones in the line of duty. #cookcounty #taxrelief
“As thousands of Illinoisans lose food assistance this month, family-owned grocery stores are bracing for inevitable losses,” the DPI said. #snap #democratss
Illinois Senate passes bill to regulate auto insurance rates (via The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate has approved legislation to regulate auto insurance...
Suburban Chicago Businessman Indicted in Alleged $4 Million Fraud Schemes (Chicago, IL) - A suburban Chicago businessman has been indicted on federal charges accusing...