Illinois

Illinois Lawmakers Ask For More Oversight On Alleged Mistreatment Of The Developmentally Disabled Under State Care

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Illinois Lawmakers Ask For More Oversight On Alleged Mistreatment Of The Developmentally Disabled Under State Care

The government received reports on the alleged abuse of disabled people under state care. The Illinois lawmakers asked for additional oversight.   The Illinois lawmakers asked the Department of Human Services to comment on alleged abusive reports After a series of reports on alleged abuse of developmentally disabled people under state care, Illinois lawmakers requested … Read more

Illinois Governor Approves Conditional Awards Worth $26 Million In Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

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Illinois Governor Approves Conditional Awards Worth $26 Million In Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board Members announced the conditional awards worth $26 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) that funds 18 housing developments in 12 counties all over Illinois State.   Illinois Governor said Illinois residents deserve access to affordable housing According to Illinois Governor, his administration is … Read more

Illinois House Approves State Budget for Fiscal Year 2024

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Illinois House Approves State Budget

The budget bill (SB250) and the budget implementation bill (HB3817) were considered by the House after midnight on Saturday, with the implementation bill being addressed first. The Illinois House of Representatives joined the Senate in passing a new state budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Following an hour of floor debate, HB3817 was approved with a … Read more

Fingerprints Scanned Without Permission? Eligible Illinois Donors Can Claim Settlement Payout

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A settlement worth $16.75 million has been reached in a lawsuit brought against Biomat USA, Talecris Plasma, and Interstate Blood Bank over allegations that the Illinois-based blood plasma centers violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by scanning the fingerprints of individuals without their permission. Blood Plasma Centers’ Settlement The blood plasma centers, which … Read more