Articles by John O'Connor

Feds Probe Illinois Public Agencies’ Workers’ Comp Payouts

Federal prosecutors are investigating possible workers’ compensation abuses at Illinois government agencies after disclosures of millions of dollars in payouts and questionable practices by arbitrators. U.S. attorneys in the central and southern districts have demanded injury-claim data and five years’ …

Illinois Business Groups Open to Governor’s Call to Fix Workers’ Comp

Illinois business leaders welcomed Gov. Pat Quinn’s call for workers’ compensation reform, but a key lawmaker cautioned there’s a long road ahead before reaching any compromise. Quinn told participants in Business Lobby Day in Springfield that an overhaul should happen …

Feds Probe Illinois Public Agencies’ Workers’ Compensation Payouts

Two federal prosecutors are investigating possible workers’ compensation abuses at Illinois government agencies after disclosures of millions of dollars in payouts and questionable practices by arbitrators. The Associated Press obtained five subpoenas from U.S. attorneys in the central and southern …