Report shows Illinois union participation declining despite growth in new petitions
‘State of the Unions’ study shows public sector unions shrink following 2018 Janus decision
Capitol Briefs: Stateville workers picket as relocation begins; flag redesign contest to open this week
Union workers planned to picket outside Stateville Correctional Center Thursday to amplify their concerns about how the planned closure and reconstruction of the maximum-security prison could affect their jobs and the state’s prison system as a whole.
Study on the best states to work in shows widening policy gaps
An anti-poverty organization is out with their best and worst states to work in America report. The Oxfam “Best States to Work Index” tracks 27 policies in three areas, including wages, worker protections, and rights to organize.
Illinois sees sharp rise in SNAP benefit recipients
With the state now home to the seventh highest share of resident using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Illinois state Rep. La Shawn Ford is urging lawmakers to do more to aid the growing number of
Staff are ‘securing jobs’ at Decatur prison ahead of expected Logan County prison closure
A Decatur-area legislator shares his concerns about prison staff transferring ahead of an expected prison closure. Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, confirmed employees from the Logan County Correctional Center have started to transfer to Decatur. “They’re
Commonwealth Foundation gives Illinois an ‘F’ for labor laws
A new report says Illinois is failing when it comes to worker freedom. Along with Policy Analyst Andrew Holman, David Osborne, senior fellow of labor policy for the Commonwealth Foundation, authored the report titled, “The Battle for
Legislator says the IL Senate President admitted to ‘quid pro quo’ at DNC
An Illinois state legislator says Senate President Don Harmon’s Democratic National Convention comments are an admission of “quid pro quo.” Harmon delivered remarks at the DNC in Chicago for the Illinois delegation’s breakfast. . “Democrats don’t win
A week of history: Stearman Fly-In is this week in Galesburg
Galesburg is the home of celebrating the World War II-era biplane
City eyes new backstop at Jimmy Isaacson Field. Could additional improvements follow?
Existing netting is in poor shape and does not provide adequate level of protection for spectators