Illinois Work Comp News

Published by Howdy Workers on May 22, 2021 May 22, 2021

The latest news about workers compensation in Illinois.

• Court: Worker Did Not Exceed Allowable Selection of Physicians
  August 21, 2026
  A divided Illinois appellate court ruled that a worker did not exceed his allowable selection of two physicians to treat his compensable injury. Case: Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co. v. IWCC, No.
• Workers' Compensation and Safety Conference Set for Oct. 13
  August 13, 2026
  The Illinois Chamber of Commerce and Illinois Self-Insurers’ Association are holding their annual Workers’ Compensation and Safety Conference on Oct. 13 in Naperville. The conference will include information from experts on…
• Governor Signs Bill to Overhaul UR Requirements
  August 11, 2026
  Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that took effect immediately and created new requirements for utilization review as well as for medical examinations used to determine the necessity of…
• Court Overturns Denial of Police Officer's Application for Duty Disability Pension
  August 5, 2026
  The Illinois Appellate Court overturned a pension board’s denial of a police officer’s application for a line-of-duty disability pension. Case: Guess v. Board of Trustees of the Dolton Police Pension Fund,…
• Employer's Knowledge Decides Concurrent Employment
  July 22, 2026
  An employer's knowledge that a worker holds a second job is enough to establish concurrent employment for average weekly wage calculations, even if the worker is furloughed at the time,…
• Gerald Napleton Reappointed as Arbitrator
  July 21, 2026
  Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker reappointed Gerald Napleton to serve as an arbitrator on the Workers' Compensation Commission. Gerald Napleton (Justia.com) Napleton was an associate attorney at Ridge & Downes, where he…
• Employer That Receives Full 3rd-Party Settlement Must Pay All of Worker's Expenses
  July 20, 2026
  The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that if an employer receives the full amount of a worker’s third-party settlement via subrogation, it is properly assessed with the full amount of the worker’s…
• IWCC Suspends CompFile System
  July 7, 2026
  The Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission on Monday announced that it has suspended use of its CompFile System until further notice. The commission said it is working to resolve technical difficulties with…
• Federal Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Worker's Disability Discrimination Claims
  June 4, 2026
  A federal appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of an Illinois worker’s claims for disability discrimination. Case: Shiba v. Mullin, No. 24-2514, 05/05/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Dored Shiba began working…
• Governor Announces Appointments to Medical Fee Advisory Board
  May 18, 2026
  Gov. J.B. Pritzker appointed three members to the board that advises the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission on medical fee schedules and ensuring access to treatment. Gov. J.B. Pritzker Pritzker on Friday…

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