A proposed rule change for Illinois workers’ comp raises the question of how to treat exceptional athletes most fairly.
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Tag Archives: Illinois
Puerto Rico’s Inevitable Default
Lenders provided Puerto Rico with more debt than it could possibly handle, so of course it defaulted.
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Illinois Goes Back To The Drawing Board
On public pension reform, Illinois’ high court’s policy is “just say no.” They are going to need a Plan B.
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Why I’m Free Not To Join AARP
Suppose AARP is declared to be a seniors’ union. Now suppose everyone is forced to join upon turning 50.
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California Enters The Era Of Broken Promises
Trend-setting California is among the first to enter the Era of Broken Promises.
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Putting Lottery Winners On Display
The luckiest lottery winners are those who protect their privacy. Most aren’t allowed.
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The Homes That Built Us
John and Cynthia Abendshien’s decision to sell their sprawling home in Winnetka, Ill., now that they are empty-nesters would not …
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Shielding Police From Microphones
The police can tape record you, but you can’t record the police. At least not if you’re in Illinois. Two …
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Stealing Love Away
Most people no longer think of their romantic partners as property. But, in a few states, the law has failed …
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The ‘Illinois Is Not Puerto Rico’ Fallacy
Why is Illinois like Puerto Rico? Both have made promises they can’t, and therefore won’t, ultimately keep.
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