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New Laws Taking Effect in 2023 Impact Employers, Employees
As the New Year begins, employers and employees across the State should be aware of new laws taking effect that impact workplace rights. • Unpaid leave rights are being expanded… Read more
MALDEF Reaches Agreement with Illinois Regarding Fees in Legislative Maps Lawsuit
A Latino civil rights organization has reached a settlement regarding attorney’s fees in a lawsuit against Illinois state election officials and leaders of the state legislature over the use of… Read more
Collaboraction Names New Board of Directors
Collaboraction Theatre Company is ringing in the New Year with an announcement of new, heavy-hitter board members. Each is wholly committed to supporting Collaboraction’s mission to use theater and performance… Read more
Nuevas Leyes que Entran en Vigor en 2023 Impactan a Empleadores y Empleados
Al comenzar el nuevo año, empleadores y empleados del estado deben conocer las nuevas leyes que entran en efecto y que impactan los derechos del lugar de trabajo. • Los… Read more
MALDEF Llega a un Acuerdo con Illinois Sobre Tarifas en Demanda de Mapas Legislativos
Una organización latina de derechos civiles llegó a un acuerdo con respecto a los honorarios de los abogados en una demanda contra los funcionarios electorales del estado de Illinois y… Read more
Mayor Lightfoot, CTA and CPS Announce ‘CTA Elevating Futures Scholarship Fund’
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced that applications are now being accepted for the “CTA Elevating Futures Scholarship Fund”, an innovative… Read more
Rideshare Drivers Rally at O’Hare Airport Slam Working Conditions
Amidst the busiest rideshare utilization period of the year, the Justice for App Workers coalition rallied at O’Hare Airport on Tuesday, December 27 to demand the app companies provide drivers… Read more
Congressman García Secures $27 million for Community Project Funding in his District
Congressman Jesús “Chuy” Garcia (IL-04) announced that he secured $27 million for 15 community projects for Illinois’ 4th Congressional District as part of the year-end government spending package. This sum… Read more
Increase Coming for Illinois Minimum Wage
The Illinois minimum wage is set to increase another dollar on Sunday, January 1, 2023, making the new required minimum wage $13 an hour. Minimum wage workers are encouraged to… Read more
Building Blocks of Success
The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting free virtual workshops in January as part of its continuing Building Blocks of Success series for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise firms interested in strengthening… Read more
