Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) News

Rascia Named Acting Chairman of Illinois Workers’ Comp Commission

Ronald A. Rascia has been appointed acting chairman of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC). Rascia first joined the commission in 2011 as general counsel, and later added the duties of commission secretary. Assistant Secretary Brendan O’Rourke now will serve …

Rascia Named Acting Secretary at Illinois Workers’ Comp Commission

Ronald Rascia has been appointed acting secretary of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC). Rascia joined the commission in April 2011 as chief legal counsel. He holds a BA in Economics from DePaul, and both a JD and Master of …

First Felony Conviction Won Against Uninsured Employer in Illinois

For the first time, an uninsured employer has been convicted of a Class 4 felony for failing to obtain workers’ compensation insurance in Illinois, the state workers’ compensation commission announced. Ahmed Ghosien, d/b/a Ghosien European Auto Werks in Hometown, was …

Latz Appointed Chairman of Illinois Workers’ Comp Commission

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has named Michael Latz as chairman of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), effective March 25, 2013. Chairman Latz has served as a commissioner since October 2011. Before that, he was an attorney in private and …