Democrats Introduce Compromise WC Reform Bill

Changes to Illinois’ workers’ compensation laws proposed by the state Senate may not be enough for Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, but may be too much for House Speaker Michael Madigan, a Chicago Democrat. The Democratic-controlled state Senate voted 36-19 Tuesday night to approve a substitute workers' compensation reform package that addresses the "causation" standard that is a key part of Rauner's agenda. The Senate had scrapped a bill passed by the House of Representatives, HB 1287, on June 4. The House referred the new Senate measure to its Rules Committee...