Workers’ Compensation
‘Injury King’ Suspended In Workers Comp Probe
A Cook County corrections officer who claimed to be so prolific at faking injury that he nicknamed himself the “Duty Injury King” has been suspended without pay.
Workers At Clerk’s Office, Morgue Charged With Corruption
A Cook County Circuit Court employee has been charged with stealing $3,500 in traffic ticket payments, the fourth clerk’s office employee to face criminal charges this year, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
Spat May Be Brewing Between U.S. Attorney’s Office, City Council Finance Committee
A legal battle may be brewing between the U.S. Attorney’s office and the Chicago City Council Finance Committee.
Official: Menard Prison Guards Committed $10 Million Worth Of Fraud
Guards at Menard prison downstate may have committed millions of dollars’ worth of fraud stemming from workers’ compensation payments, the state Department of Corrections has told lawmakers.
Small Business Owners Seek ‘Big, Bold Changes’ From State
A lobbying group for Illinois’ small business owners says it’s time for major reforms from state government to improve the state’s deteriorating business climate.
Illinois Republicans Seek More Workers’ Comp Changes
The ink is barely drive on Illinois’ new workers’ compensation law, but already, Republicans in the legislature are hoping to make far bigger changes.
State House Rejects Increased Spending Plan By Senate
The work is done for the spring legislative session in Springfield.
Senate To Vote On Bill That Would Move Workers’ Comp Cases To Courts
Local courts, and not a state system of arbiters, would handle workers’ compensation cases if a bill awaiting state Senate action becomes law.
State House Votes To Abolish Workers’ Comp System
The Illinois House has voted to abolish the state’s workers’ compensation system, instead shifting such claims to the state’s circuit court system.
Quinn Still Offering Few Details On Workers’ Comp Plan
Gov. Pat Quinn still says workers’ compensation is his biggest legislative priority this month, but he’s still offering few details about when lawmakers will see his plan on the floor.
Quinn Says He Has A Plan For Workers’ Comp Reform
With just a few weeks left in Illinois’ legislative session, Gov. Pat Quinn is providing few details on how to accomplish what he calls one of his biggest goals.
Workers’ Comp Overhaul Fails In State Senate
Both Republicans and Democrats agree that workers compensation reform is a serious issue, but a proposal to change the system has failed to pass the state Senate.
State Workers’ Comp Overhaul Advances
A proposal to do away with Illinois’ workers’ compensation system has passed a house committee.
Business Community: Illinois Workers’ Comp Costs Way Too High
The cost of doing business is making Illinois a leader in some of the wrong ways.
Feds Open Wide-Scale Probe Into State Workers Compensation Claims
Federal investigators have opened a wide-scale criminal probe into the way state government compensates its injured workers.
Probe: Workers’ Comp Widely Abused In Illinois
A new investigation has found yet another way that Illinois taxpayers are being cheated.
Workers’ Comp Reforms Pass House Committee
Illinois business groups are pleased with workers’ compensation reforms passed in a state House committee Sunday evening.
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