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“It adds a new surcharge on successful, profitable workers' compensation insurance companies, and then it adds new restrictions on potential liability on employers,” Melin told The Center Square. #centersquare #workerscomp

Under the law, new immigration detention centers will not be permitted within 1,500 feet of certain protected community locations, including daycare centers, parks, places of worship and residential areas. #law #immigration #restrictions

"This is a needed study that will help IDOT better understand what changes may be necessary for these local roads, adjustments that can save lives." #willcounty #intersections #safety

"This law will provide municipalities with the flexibility to address the needs of its communities and support local projects," Joyce said. "I would like to applaud the collaboration between my office and local Bourbonnais officials that led to this bill being signed into law." #municipalities #patrickjoyce #senatebill

"This is a great step forward for our local coroners," Joyce said in a statement. "Coroners and medical examiners are key members of our investigative system and deserved to be taken care of." #patrickjoyce #mentalhealth #senatebill

He told The Center Square he wanted to bring the measure forward because drivers often aren’t made aware of the actual cost of a toll until it's too late to turn around. #centersquare #tollways #driving

The revenue package signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker last week includes a 0.2% tax on the value of digital assets held or transacted by Illinois residents. #housebill #digitalasset #centersquare

Ernest Galvan, a lawyer representing the group in its lawsuit against Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Health and its director, told The Center Square the group is challenging the law for its lack of compliance with the U.S. Constitution and Americans with Disabilities Act. #disability #rights #centersquare

The new bill, according to a release, isn’t just aimed at giving the team a major tax break. Instead, it claims the measure would provide property tax relief for residents and businesses statewide. #centersquare #republicans #chicagobears

Even with major progress on insulin affordability, many people with diabetes struggle under the weight of a costly system.