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| August 30, 2019 This week marked the final week in which the Governor must have acted on legislation passed out of the legislature from this spring. The final tally: 591 Bills Signed by the Governor and 9 Bills Vetoed by the Governor. See below for a list of bills signed by the Governor since last week that may be of interest to the business community. GOVERNOR TAKES FINAL BILL ACTION SB 161 Creates the Worker Protection Unit within the Attorney General to intervene in, initiate, enforce, and defend all criminal or civil legal proceedings on matters and violations relating to specified statutes. The Chamber opposed this bill. HB 2076 Provides that beginning January 1, 2020, no person shall manufacture thermal paper. Provides that no person shall distribute or use any thermal paper for the making of business or banking records HB 465 This legislation seeks to regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM). The Chamber went neutral on the bill. HB 2156 Bans companies from issuing rebate cards that charge consumers dormancy fees or other post-issuance fees. Effective January 1, 2020. HB 3101 Creates and requires participation in human trafficking training for hotel and motel employees. HB 3113 Requires an individual or group policy of accident and health insurance to cover one annual office visit for a whole body skin examination for lesions suspicious for skin cancer. HB 3575 Regulates the use of blockchain technology in the state of Illinois. Effective January 1, 2020. SB 111 Raises the age limit from 19 to 26 for health insurance to cover anesthetics provided with dental care to individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or developmental disability. Effective January 1, 2020. SB 1724 Directs the Government Finance Research Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago to issue a report evaluating the setting of water rates throughout the Lake Michigan service area of northeastern Illinois. SB 2027 Requires IEPA to prioritize unregulated and underregulated landfills that overlie the Mahomet Aquifer, complete pilot project response actions, and identity actions to address threats to human health and the environment. |
HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital
Local HSHS Hospitals in Breese, Greenville & Highland Introduce Online Diabetes Support Group
“We are pleased to offer an online Diabetes Support group. Our hope for the Facebook group is to provide an open and interactive way to communicate with our diabetes educators to offer continual emotional and social support to those with diabetes in our community,” shared Megan Stanley, RN, BSN, diabetes nurse educator. “We understand that with diabetes the choices you make each day effect how you feel both today and down the road. With the online support group, we want to provide resources that will assist you in making the best choices for your health and well-being.”
The overall goal of the Facebook support group is to foster a better understanding of diabetes and to broaden the reach to educate patients in the community.
By joining the Facebook group members will be able to engage with others going through the same journey. In addition, members will learn more about managing diabetes and find out about helpful resources.
Search Facebook for: Diabetes Support Group: Bond, Madison and Clinton counties, and request to join.
Second Annual Women, Wellness & Wine Event Hosted by Local HSHS Hospitals
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese and Highland and HSHS Holy Family Hospital Greenville are hosting their second annual women’s wellness event on Tuesday, September 24 at Olde Wicks Factory in Highland, IL.Women, Wellness and Wine will open with a wellness vendor fair and social hour from
5 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by a nationally-recognized, motivational speaker, Tammy Tiller-Hewitt. Seating is limited and tickets are $10 a person. Tickets must be purchased online
at stjosephshighland.org/womenwellnesswine.
Those who attend will receive one token for a complimentary glass of wine, beer or soda, plus a complimentary gift and swag bag. Appetizers, complimentary chair massages, a photo booth and door prizes will also be available.
“We are excited to offer this event to our communities again this year,” said Deb Elledge, Nurse Navigator at HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland. “Women’s health is very important, and we hope to see women of all ages attend to learn, laugh and enjoy a relaxing night out with the girls.”
For information or to purchase tickets, visit www.stjosephshighland.org/womenwellnesswine.
Heart & Soul Yoga
New Yoga Classes Offered
Gentle/Beginner class on Mondays from 5:00-6:00 pmKids Yoga on Wednesdays from 4:00-4:45 (ages 6-10)
Mommie and Me on Saturdays from 10:30-11:00 (ages 3-5 with an adult).
There is a special Autumnal Equinox Yoga Retreat that will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at Copper Dock Winery.
You can also check out our complete September calendar to see which class would best fit. It would be great to see all of you on the mat this fall for a class or two! Register now through the website, messenger on FB, or emailing (yogawithsharonschmitz@gmail.com).
Highland Business Women's Club
Witch's Night Out Shop Hop
The Highland Business Women’s Club is sponsoring a Witches Night Out Shop Hop on Wednesday October 16 and is seeking female owned, retail businesses in Highland city limits to participate. Businesses are asked to stay open until 9 p.m., offer a sale/discount to participants and an attendance prize. The Club is sponsoring all advertising and marketing.Deadline for participation is Monday September 16th. For any questions or to participate e-mail jen@thechocolateaffair.com or call 654-9340.