Category Archives: health risk
Bill to ban cat declawing introduced in Illinois State Capitol
A bill that would ban cat declawing and similar procedures has been introduced in the State Capitol. If the bill passes, anyone who violates it could pay $500 for the first violation, $1,000 for the second and $2,500 for the … Continue reading
Legislation giving mandatory paid leave to all Illinois employees is ready for the governor’s signature
A bill headed to the governor’s desk that gives paid leave to all Illinois workers is being criticized for hurting small businesses around the state. The “Paid Leave for All Workers Act” guarantees up to 40 hours of paid leave … Continue reading
How Will the SAFE-T Act Impact You ?
In my opinion, the worst part of the Illinois SAFE-T act tucked away in the law is, “If the defendant is not brought to trial within the 90 day period required by the preceding sentence, he shall not be denied … Continue reading
So What is the Status of Masks in Leyden Township Schools ?
On Tuesday, an Illinois legislative panel voted unanimously to thwart a reissue of emergency rules by Gov. JB Pritzker that would have required K through 12 public and private schools throughout the state to enforce a mask mandate. The decision … Continue reading
Former Miss America, Cheslie Kryst’s Mother Breaks Silence About Her Death by Suicide: ‘I Have Never Known a Pain as Deep as This’
Cheslie led both a public and a private life. In her private life, she was dealing with high-functioning depression which she hid from everyone — including me, her closest confidant — until very shortly before her death.” See link: http://opr.news/6c83835e220202en_us?link=1&client=iosnews
Does Leyden School District 212 Really Care About Their Students’ Mental Health ? Let’s Hope They Do !!! Let’s Get the Support of the Administration for Mental Health Days !!!
Students across Illinois are now able to take up to five excused mental health days. This started on January 1, 2022. Under a bill signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in August, 2021, students who decide to take a mental health … Continue reading