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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

“Governor Pritzker has continued defending the SAFE-T Act while Illinois families have watched devastating headline after devastating headline this year,” Sheehan said. #safe-t #patricksheehan #jbpritzker

House Bill 5511 would establish the Children’s Online Safety Act, creating an age assurance system intended to help online platforms determine whether users are minors while minimizing the amount of personal information shared during the verification process. #williepreston #online #housebill

Illinois Senate Passes Homeowners Insurance Reform Backed by Sen. Willie Preston (Springfield, IL) - State Senator Willie Preston is backing newly passed legislation aimed...

Illinois Senate passes bill to regulate auto insurance rates (via The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate has approved legislation to regulate auto insurance...

Illinois moved from the middle performance tier in 2025 to the highest tier in 2026, joining only 19 other states nationwide to receive the top ranking. #health #ranking #emergency

Party leaders highlighted the significance of the achievement as Illinois Democrats recognize the contributions and growing influence of AANHPI communities across the state. #dpi #democratic

House Bill 4695 would expand the comptroller’s authority to investigate licensed crematories, inspect records and review operations as deemed necessary. #crematory #bill #chicagoheights

Commission officials said requests for testimony were extended to current and former federal leaders tied to the initiative, but none participated in the hearing. #hearing #

Barbara Flynn Currie, 40-year veteran of Illinois House, trailblazer for women in Springfield, dies - (via Capitol News Illinois) - CHICAGO - Barbara Flynn Currie,...