Among Illinois’ most populous urban centers, the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Metro East, posted the highest percentage of mortgages that owe at least 25 percent more on their loans than their property is worth, according to a home equity analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions.
After the landmark decision in Janus v. AFSCME today, public sector employees no longer are required to opt out of unions they don't wish to participate in, but now must opt-in to become members.
Robust enforcement of anti-bribery laws by the Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission continues in 2018, according to a Bloomberg Law review of SEC and DOJ enforcement actions.
Pamela Harris said June 27 was a day to celebrate economic liberty and the restoration of the First Amendment rights to millions of workers and their families.
The attorney for Mark Janus said a recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Janus vs. ASCME case is a giant win for constitutional freedoms and public sector employees nationwide.
State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is applauding the Supreme Court decision that absolves non-union workers from being obligated to pay fees that are used for collective bargaining.
Campbell Hill Rural Fire Department responded to three calls in 2017 - 70 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.
In 2014, when Southern Illinois University Carbondale began preparing for the Aug. 21, 2017, total solar eclipse, there was no blueprint to guide its planning.
Ava Volunteer Fire Department responded to 12 calls in 2017 - 14.3 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.