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A coalition of advocacy and labor groups is pushing for a state law to give Illinois workers 26 weeks of paid leave if they need to recover from an illness, sexual assault or domestic violence or to take care of a sick family member or new child.

A proposed 26-week leave policy would make Illinois the 12th state to have paid leave laws on the books.

26-week leave policy would make Illinois the 12th state with paid leave laws

$400,000 in unpaid wages retrieved for Aurora workers

A staffing agency and the bakery’s then-owner are set to pay more than $1 million to settle the case. Worker advocates say the suit points to widespread problems faced by temp workers, and the possible legislative solutions.

Today, Nicor Gas is announcing $100,000 in grants to support diversity initiatives that address the lack of access to opportunities for those experiencing discrimination based on race, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, veteran status and physical disabilities.

The Lake County Community Foundation recently announced more than $500,000 in grants, combined with another $500,000 in grants from an LCCF donor-advised fund holder, was awarded to 33 local nonprofits serving the needs of their Lake County neighbors.

“This opens the door for undocumented workers to be able to fight for the right to be respected in the workplace.”

Kwame Raoul says six staffing firms and a client conspired to prevent workers from switching agencies to get a better offer.