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A former lobbyist for an Illinois environmental organization has filed a lawsuit against her former employer for pregnancy discrimination, alleging the organization's executive director told her not to have a baby during the legislative session and ultimately fired her when she was eight months pregnant.
The lawsuit was filed by Lisa Koerner against the Illinois Environmental Council, an advocacy group that lobbies for environmental causes. Koerner worked as the group's government affairs director from June 2023 until she was terminated in February 2024, according to the lawsuit.
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Kane County sheriff says Illinois bail reform to blame for increase in jail population and arrest warrants
At the Kane County Board Committee of the Whole meeting, Sheriff Ron Hain said the state's new bail reform is to blame for recent public safety data that shows an increase in the county's jail population and arrest warrant entries. Read more here.
Can suspending a cage-free egg law solve the soaring price problem? Nevada takes a crack at it
Back when egg prices remained securely under $2 a dozen in 2021, Nevada joined several other states concerned about animal welfare in requiring cage-free eggs. Read more here.
Notre Dame reportedly hiring Detroit Lions executive Mike Martin as its football GM
Mike Martin would join the Irish after two decades in scouting and personnel in the NFL. He spent four seasons with the Detroit Lions. Read more here.
Review: Hubbard Street Dance is back on familiar ground for its winter series
It's not a time capsule. Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's revival of Ohad Naharin's 'Black Milk' after more than 20 years in the vault is more a wink and a nod. Read more here.
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