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New Illinois NICU Leave Law Takes Effect, Providing Job Protections for Parents

Silence DoGood - June 3, 2026

Employers are prohibited from requiring workers to use accrued paid leave in place of NICU leave, although employees may voluntarily choose to use paid time off during their absence. #nicu #jobs #law

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Illinois Marks 60 Years of Newborn Screening, Saving Lives Through Early Detection

Silence DoGood - September 3, 2025

“For the past 60 years in Illinois, newborn screens have detected potentially life-threatening conditions in healthy babies before they show symptoms. #newborns

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Bill removes mandated report to law enforcement of positive drug tests in newborns

Silence DoGood - June 9, 2024

The measure amends state law to remove positive toxicology at birth as a basis for finding unfitness... #toxicology

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