Sangamon Sun

Hairdressers up to task of identifying abuse, offering aid

By Jireh Gibson | Jul 20, 2017

Hairdressers in Illinois have had an extra responsibility for almost a year since Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law a measure that requires them to learn to spot the signs of someone suffering from sexual or domestic abuse.

Amish case seen as proving prevailing wage is buggy

By Jireh Gibson | May 12, 2017

In lllinois, there's no such thing as free labor.

With no vote on Grand Bargain, GOP state senators speak out

By Jireh Gibson | Mar 9, 2017

The state of Illinois' debt grows by $11 million a day while lawmakers try to break a nearly two-year budget impasse.