In a significant expansion of the Illinois Human Rights Act, Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed into law House Bill 2161, introducing comprehensive amendments aimed at strengthening protections against discrimination and harassment in the workplace. The newly enacted law, effective immediately, broadens definitions and clarifies responsibilities, impacting employers and employees across […]
Illinois has recently passed three significant laws that enhance the rights and living conditions of mobile home park residents, providing them with better protection and more control over their living environments. Strengthened Licensing and Compliance Public Act 103-0819 introduces stringent regulations under the Mobile Home Park Act, requiring mobile home […]
Illinois workers will see a $1 per hour increase in the state’s minimum wage starting January 1, 2025. The new wage will rise to $15 per hour for most workers, up from $14. The increase is part of a series of wage hikes outlined in legislation signed by Governor JB […]
Illinois has taken a significant step toward embracing digital identification with the passage of House Bill 4592. This newly enrolled bill, which amends both the Illinois Identification Card Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code, introduces the option for mobile versions of both Illinois Identification Cards and driver’s licenses. Under the […]
Effective January 1, 2025, Illinois will enforce new amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, requiring employers with 15 or more employees to provide detailed pay scale and benefits information in all job postings. This legislative change, part of HB 3129 signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker […]
Beginning July 1, the Illinois secretary of state will be able to revoke driving privileges for one year when a driver causes “great bodily harm, permanent disability or disfigurement” due to use of an electronic communication device. The offense is also subject to a minimum $1,000 fine. Electronic communication devices […]
Illinois minimum wage workers will see an increase in their pay Wednesday. July 1 will bring the second statewide minimum wage increase in 2020. In January, minimum wage went from $8.25 per hour to $9.25. The upcoming increase will move to $10 per hour. Wages for tipped workers will rise […]
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ unemployment rate fell to 15.2 percent in May, according to the state Department of Employment Security, representing a 2 percent drop from the previous month. Nonfarm payrolls added 62,200 jobs in May based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. […]
In an attempt to cut down on wait times and long lines at the DMV, Secretary of State Jesse White announced that Illinois residents can preregister online when applying for a driver’s license or identification card. Customers may go to www.cyberdriveillinois.com to access the preregistration application for driver’s licenses and […]
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Anyone who cast a ballot in the last three years or who registered to vote or changed addresses after the March primary will be sent an application to vote by mail after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill expanding the program […]
