pregnant workers

Recently, Illinois Issues looked at the issue of whether the Pregnancy Fairness Law, which was enacted last year, has been effective. This is a story…

Mothers and their midwives are behind an effort to bring one of Illinois' black-markets above ground.Trish Sherman Pfeiffer of Carbondale gave birth to…

A new state law aims to end the days of women having to choose between a healthy pregnancy and work, but has it been effective?Bene’t Holmes was four…

Despite current employment protections, pregnant women in the workplace are still sometimes forced out of jobs in Illinois. The governor Tuesday signed…