Illinois enacts mandatory paid leave ‘for any reason’
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs into law the Paid Leave For All Workers Act on Monday, March 13, 2023, in Chicago. Illinois became one of three U.S. states to require employers to offer paid time off
Board skirts concealed-carry law, drafts bill to fix issues
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The regulatory body at the center of a stir over a law allowing retired county and state correctional officers virtually unrestricted permission to carry concealed weapons is seeking legislation to cover its concerns after failing
West Frankfort man arrested after fight with Marion Police Officer
MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – A man is behind bars for bothering women in the parking lot of a Williamson County health clinic and then fighting with the police officer sent to investigate. It happened Monday, March 6th,
Carbondale mar arrested domestic battery, firearm charges
Dakota Mitchell CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A Carbondale man has been arrested on domestic battery and firearm charges. Carbondale Police say Dakota Mitchell, 30, was arrested Sunday morning in the 1200 block of West College Street after
IDNR now hiring summertime workers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is now hiring summertime workers at state parks and historic sites. Help is currently wanted at the Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area, Cave-in-Rock State Park, Mermet Lake
St. Louis removes riverfront homeless encampment
FILE – The Eads Bridge crosses the Mississippi River from Illinois to Missouri as the sun sets beyond the Gateway Arch, Tuesday, April 14, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ST. LOUIS (AP) — Bulldozers took
Lap dogs for Illinois drivers could lead to $50 fine with new legislation
Legislation advancing at the Illinois statehouse would get motorists in hot water for letting their pet ride on the driver’s lap. House Bill 2910 provides that a person who holds an animal in the person’s lap while operating
Illinois measure looks to punish abuse on public transit workers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — An alarming number of abuse incidents on public transit over the past year has prompted legislation to go after those responsible. Violence on public transit in Illinois and around the country remains near
Illinois winemaker fees rolled back, but vintners eye other regulations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill,. (IRN) — Illinois vintners are looking forward to a banner year due to a law that rolls back fees. Lisa Ellis, executive director of Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance, said the law approved by
8 dead, 7 missing after suspected smuggler boat crash off San Diego Coast
Authorities said that least eight people are dead and a search for at least seven victims was underway Sunday after a suspected human smuggling operation ended after two boats crashed off the San Diego coast late Saturday