Injured Workers Tell Lawmakers Their Concerns Over Proposed Reforms

Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan called representatives to a special meeting on Thursday to hear how Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed overhaul of the state’s workers’ compensation laws will affect injured workers. Workers with previous on-the-job injuries and medical professionals spoke with legislators at a committee of the whole hearing. Representatives will meet again today with local government officials and educators to discuss Rauner’s proposed property tax freeze. Democrats already have passed legislation, House Bill 2525, which includes the...