Ronald Rascia named Acting Secretary

Chairman Latz has appointed Ronald Rascia as Acting Secretary of the Commission. Ron's office is now located in the Chairman's Office.

Ron joined the Commission in April 2011 as Chief Legal Counsel. He holds a BA in Economics from DePaul, and both a JD and Master of Law in Intellectual Property from John Marshall.

Commissioner Donohoo announces changes to calendar

Commissioner Donohoo announces changes to calendar

To accommodate the new Commissioner panels, Commissioner Donohoo has changed several dates.  For details, go to http://www.iwcc.il.gov/news.htm#cal

2014 open house dates

At http://www.iwcc.il.gov/news.htm#open we have posted the Chicago open house dates for the first half of 2014:  March 19 and June 19.

The program will begin at 9:15 am.  After an overview of our court process, visitors will observe arbitration hearings and review-level oral arguments. After oral arguments end, there will be a question-and-answer period with commissioners. The program will end around 12 noon.

To register, email susan.piha@illinois.gov

For more information, go to http://www.iwcc.il.gov/news.htm

Note changes to calendars

To accommodate the new Commissioner panels, we have changed two of Commissioner Brennan's Chicago review calls.  His March 18th call will now be held on March 14th; his May 6th call will be held on May 9th.  Both will still start at 9 am.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Commissioner, Arbitrator assignments announced

Commissioner, Arbitrator assignments announced

Effective February 1, 2014, Arbitrator Barbara Flores will take over the call in Zone 4 (Geneva, New Lenox, Ottawa) formerly assigned to now-Commissioner Stephen Mathis.

The panels of Commissioners will be as follows:

Commissioners by panel:  Employee/Public/Employer representative

Panel A:  Thomas Tyrrell, Michael Brennan, Kevin Lamborn
Panel B:  Charles DeVriendt, Daniel Donohoo, Ruth White
Panel C:  David Gore, Stephen Mathis, Mario Basurto