Illinois Bars Workers’ Compensation for State Employees Involved in Crimes August 11, 2011 A new law inspired by a former Illinois State Police trooper’s high-speed freeway wreck that killed two sisters bars state...
Dad of Girl Electrocuted on Monsanto-Farm in Ill. Files Suit August 8, 2011 The father of a northwestern Illinois girl who was electrocuted while removing tassels from corn filed a wrongful death lawsuit...
Illinoisan Admits $2.4 Million Investment Scheme August 5, 2011 A judge has set a November sentencing date for a southwestern Illinois businessman who’s admitted orchestrating a scheme that swindled...
Chicago Man Pleads Guilty in Fish-Toxin Case August 4, 2011 A suburban Chicago man has pleaded guilty to obtaining a deadly puffer-fish poison for use as a weapon. Authorities say...
Judge Tosses Suit Challenging FEMA Flood Mapping in Illinois August 4, 2011 A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit three southwestern Illinois counties filed to block the U.S. government from declaring...
Illinois Governor Appoints 12 to Workers’ Comp Advisory Board July 20, 2011 Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has appointed 12 new members to the state’s Workers’ Compensation Advisory Board as part of the...
8.8% Reduction in Voluntary Advisory Rates Filed in Illinois July 19, 2011 In response to the recent enactment of the Illinois workers’ compensation reform measure, House Bill 1698, workers’ compensation insurance database...
Federal Bill Offers Break for Properties in Certain Flood Zones July 15, 2011 By Jim Suhr Overseers of levees in southwestern Illinois welcomed the advance of a federal measure that could give thousands of property owners...
Illinois Lawyer Targeted in Trooper Worker’s Comp Investigation July 14, 2011 Illinois’ Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission has filed a complaint against a lawyer who represented a state trooper injured in...
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Mortgage Insurance Agency June 30, 2011 Itasca, Ill.-based international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., announced it has acquired Mortgage...