Illinois Attempts to Curb Roadway Fatalities with Signs
Officials at the Illinois Department of Transportation announced earlier this month that they're hoping to reduce the number of traffic-related fatalities in their state by using signs. ...
3 Illinois Counties Declared Disaster Areas by Governor
Governor Pat Quinn of Illinois has declared three counties there to be disaster areas due to severe damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure as a result of last months flooding. According to ...
State Farm, Allstate Offering Benefits to Same-Sex Partners
Last week, State Farm insurance announced a significant change in their corporate policy. The company will be extending health care coverage and other benefits to the same-sex partners of its agents, ...
Workers’ Comp In Illinois: No Lawyer Required
Want to hear something scary? Workers in Illinois have received thousands of tax-free dollars in workers' compensation with what amounts to a doctor's note. According to a report in the Belleville ...
Illinois Seeks Comments on Health Insurance Exchange
The state of Illinois is asking for public comment on an online insurance exchange. They are seeking for comments about the financing, governance, and structure of the exchange, which would make ...
Company Wellness Programs: They’re Not Just for the Big Guys Anymore
It's no secret that large corporations have been cutting costs by encouraging employees to use on-site, in-house wellness programs, some replete with healthy dining facilities and gymnasiums. However, ...