Chicago Comp Switch in Flux

Details of the transfer of Chicago’s estimated $100 million-per-year workers’ compensation program from the City Council to the executive branch remain hard to come by, and for good reason: At this stage, no one knows how the change will shake out, or even who will be overseeing the comp infrastructure. Much will be determined by the outcome of an audit that’s reportedly not yet begun. The Feb. 26 mayoral election, with 14 candidates, is also sure to play a substantial role in defining the future of the city’s workers' comp program.  Michael Rus...