News from November 2021
All-time record 201,000 Illinoisans quit their jobs in August
Illinois’ sluggish labor market is driven by a record number of workers quitting their jobs at the same time there are fewer job opportunities than in nearly any other state. Even though an all-time record number of workers quit, Illinois was only No. 7 in the “Great Resignation.”
Woman alleges AT&T failed to honor cell phone promo
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman alleges AT&T offered her a promotional deal for new cell phones and service and then fraudulently failed to honor the terms of the agreement.
Chevron and Syngenta seek dismissal of paraquat claims in Rosenstengel’s MDL
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chevron USA and Syngenta, defending national litigation of claims that weed killer paraquat caused Parkinson’s disease, propose to begin the proceedings by weeding out invalid claims.
Long-term care facility accused of overmedicating, neglecting patient
EDWARDSVILLE — A Godfrey long-term care facility is accused of overmedicating a dementia patient and failing to provide proper, which allegedly contributed to her death.
Former Kemper Corporation project manager alleges discrimination, retaliation
EAST ST. LOUIS — An African American woman alleges she faced discrimination and retaliation while working as a project manager for the Kemper Corporation.
Class action alleges Ancestry.com disclosed genetic information without consent
A proposed class of Illinois residents is suing Ancestry.com for allegedly disclosing their genetic information to Blackstone without consent during the acquisition process last year.
Bost Votes to Extend Highway Funding
Bost Votes to Extend Highway Funding.
Gov. Pritzker to Tout Illinois' Climate Leadership and Economic Development Opportunities on International Trip
Gov. Pritzker to Tout Illinois' Climate Leadership and Economic Development Opportunities on International Trip.
Davis Opposes Irs Snooping of Americans’ Bank Accounts, Doubling of Irs Agents
Davis Opposes Irs Snooping of Americans’ Bank Accounts, Doubling of Irs Agents.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Five Appointments to Authorities, Boards and Commissions
Gov. Pritzker Announces Five Appointments to Authorities, Boards and Commissions.
African American woman sues Olin over alleged discrimination
EAST ST. LOUIS — An African American female alleges Olin Corporation discriminated against her by paying her less and promoting co-workers with less experience and qualifications.
Suit alleges Probar's digital platform not ADA compliant for legally blind individuals
EAST ST. LOUIS — A blind man has filed another disability suit alleging Probar's digital platform is not accessible to legally blind individuals.
Engineer union alleges Clinton County business violated collective bargaining agreement
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Clinton County contracting company is being sued for allegedly violating a collective bargaining agreement with an engineer union.
Towing company alleges removal from Centralia tow rotation after owner displays confederate flag
The owner of a towing and repair company is suing the City of Centralia and several officials, alleging they terminated his participation in the towing rotation after he displayed a confederate flag at his home.