By NIKA SCHOONOVERCapitol News Illinoisnschoonover@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 208 into law Monday, ensuring at least 40 hours of paid leave for Illinois workers.Effective Jan. 1, 2024, […]
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – Public school, community college and public university employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are now entitled to paid administrative leave for any days […]
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