SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois House is considering a plan to scrap the state's much-criticized workers' compensation system, leaving businesses and their employees to battle in court over payment for each workplace injury.
Legislation ending the system was given tentative approval in a voice vote Thursday. Rep. John Bradley, D-Marion, said he plans to hold a final vote as soon as possible.
"Let's give the courts a chance. Let's try something else. Because we know what we've been doing isn't working," Bradley said in debate.
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