Illinois Gov. Signs Blue State Version of Reform

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Wednesday signed legislation that increases injured workers' benefits but also institutes reforms designed to lower medical costs. The approval of House Bill 2137 represents the first major reform of the state's workers' compensation system in 20 years, Blagojevich said in a press release. "We want to attract more jobs to Illinois, and helping businesses save money on the cost of workers' compensation insurance is a good way to do it," Blagojevich said in a press release. "Businesses currently spend too much money on workers' comp and workers don't receiv...