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By Alice Yin Chicago Tribune
After first asserting it did not turn over personal information about city workers to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mayor Brandon Johnson's Law Department is now hedging on how exactly the administration responded to a federal subpoena for employment eligibility forms.
Johnson's corporation counsel Mary Richardson-Lowry told reporters last week the city's response to an ICE subpoena for the forms of Streets and Sanitation employees that determine whether they can legally work in the U.S. contained no personal information about those workers. But on Monday, a Law Department spokesperson declined to go that far when the Tribune asked about what documents ICE did receive and what information they contain.
"The City's communications with the Department of Homeland Security regarding the subpoena issued to the Department of Streets and Sanitation are still ongoing," spokesperson Kristen Cabanban said in a statement. "Moreover, these communications contain privileged and confidential information. As such, we cannot and will not comment on the specific nature or contents of those communications."
The latest explanation from the Law Department comes after it denied the Tribune's Freedom of Information Act request last week for records of the correspondence and documents the city has sent to ICE.
Because the city rejected the Tribune's request in its entirety - and didn't simply redact any private data in its response - it remains unclear exactly what information the city provided to ICE.
Last week, Richardson-Lowry answered a question on whether the city's response to ICE contained personal information by saying that "under federal law, we had an obligation to at least provide a listing, and that information was provided without the kind of detail that you just referenced."
The Tribune reported earlier this month that ICE subpoenaed two city departments - the clerk's office and Streets and Sanitation - as part of an apparent new tactic in Republican President Donald Trump's plan to target Chicago as he seeks to ramp up deportations. Richardson-Lowry has said the administration will not cooperate with the first summons, which seeks applications to the clerk's CityKey municipal ID program that is used by immigrants, among other Chicagoans.
The Tribune had filed a Freedom of Information Act request seeking records of the correspondence and documents the city sent to ICE in both subpoenas to verify the Law Department's statements.
The city rejected the FOIA last week, citing an attorney-client privilege exemption.
The Streets and Sanitation subpoena in question from March 21 seeks the department's I-9 forms, which show whether an employer has complied with verifying its employees are legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Cabanban did not directly answer follow-up questions Monday on whether the city in fact sent over any I-9 forms to ICE; whether any documents turned over contained private data; or whether Streets and Sanitation employees should be concerned about the federal agency obtaining their personal information.
The ICE subpoena asks the city for the I-9 forms of all Streets and Sanitation employees, a list of current employees and former staffers terminated 12 months prior to the subpoena date, payroll data for all employees and their Employer Identification Number, a list of all current city contractors and a list of all staffing companies and their rosters.
The I-9 form requires details such as the employee's address, date of birth, Social Security number, contact information, residency status and more. The employee must also provide documents verifying their identity and work eligibility, such as a passport or employment authorization document.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 7, 2025 Contact Information: Contact: Alison Maley, government & public relations director Phone: (217) 299-3122 Email: alison@ilprincipals.org
Dr. Angie Codron named president of the Illinois Principals Association
The Illinois Principals Association (IPA) is proud to announce that Dr. Angie Codron, principal of Normal West High School in Normal, Illinois, will serve as president for the 2025–2026 school year. The IPA’s theme for the year is “TeamWorks,” which will be celebrated at the Education Leaders Annual Conference in October 2025. “TeamWorks means we can accomplish more together than we ever could alone," Dr. Codron said. "My leadership philosophy is rooted in building strong systems that help teams work effectively toward big goals. I’m grateful to the IPA for the chance to highlight how both our personal and professional teams make a real difference in the lives of those we serve." Dr. Jason Leahy, executive director for the Illinois Principals Association, said, “Dr. Codron is an exceptional leader. Her vision for teamwork will continue to propel the IPA forward as we strive to effectively serve school leaders together.” Dr. Codron has been an active member of the IPA since 2016. She serves on the IPA Board of Directors representing the Corn Belt region and has previously held roles as the region’s diversity & equity chair and treasurer. Now in her 10th year at Normal West High School, Dr. Codron served as associate principal for seven years before becoming principal three years ago. Over her 25-year career in education, she has held various leadership roles including science teacher, assessment coach, basketball coach, and member of several district strategic planning committees. Her work is driven by a passion for building effective, trust-based systems that support team accountability and high achievement. Dr. Codron earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Education and a master’s degree in Athletic Administration from Eastern Illinois University, where she was also recognized as a Women’s Basketball Academic All-American. She later completed her Type 75 and Superintendent Certificates, as well as her Doctorate, at Illinois State University. She is also a proud mother of two sons: AJ, a Golden Apple Scholar and incoming freshman at Illinois State University studying elementary education and coaching; and Carson, who will be entering eighth grade at Bloomington Junior High. The Illinois Principals Association is a professional organization serving more than 6,700 educational leaders across Illinois. Learn more at www.ilprincipals.org.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2025 Contact Information: Contact: Alison Maley, government & public relations director Phone: (217) 299-3122 Email: alison@ilprincipals.org
Illinois Principals Association names new executive board and board members
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Principals Association, which serves more than 6,600 educational leaders throughout the state of Illinois, announces the following school leaders to serve as the Executive Board for the IPA, effective July 1, 2025.
Other new board members include:
For information about other board members and IPA regions, please visit www.ilprincipals.org/board and www.ilprincipals.org/regions. The Illinois Principals Association mission is to develop, support, and advocate for innovative educational leaders. For more information about the IPA, please visit www.ilprincipals.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 4, 2025 Contact Information: Media Contact: Garth Reynolds, executive director Illinois Pharmacists Association Phone: (217) 522-7300 Email: greynolds@ipha.org Website: ipha.org | @ILPharmacists
IPhA applauds historic passage of HB1697: The Prescription Drug Affordability Act
IPhA applauds historic passage of HB1697: The Prescription Drug Affordability Act comprehensive PBM reform law strengthens patient protections and supports community pharmacies statewide
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Pharmacists Association (IPhA) celebrates the General Assembly’s passage of HB1697, the Prescription Drug Affordability Act, a landmark achievement in the fight to protect patients, enhance transparency, and preserve access to pharmacy care across Illinois. This legislation was a central focus of Governor JB Pritzker’s 2025 State of the State address, where he emphasized the need to confront harmful pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices that have driven up drug costs, jeopardized local pharmacies, and strained patient access to care. HB1697 now delivers on that call to action with sweeping, enforceable reforms. “I am thrilled that this legislation will finally reverse the alarming trend of pharmacy closures across our great state,” IPhA President Dave Bagot said. “HB1697 represents not just a policy victory, but a commitment to preserving access to essential health care services in communities throughout Illinois.” IPhA extends its sincere gratitude to Senator David Koehler and Representative Natalie Manley for championing this legislation. Their leadership has resulted in one of the most significant PBM reform packages in the country, built on transparency, accountability, and patient-centered care. HB1697 directly targets systemic failures in the prescription drug marketplace. The law eliminates spread pricing that has diverted millions away from patient care, ends PBM steering practices that restrict pharmacy choice, and mandates 100 percent rebate passthrough to ensure savings are returned to patients and health plans. It also institutes robust regulatory oversight through required annual transparency reports, plan audits, and market conduct examinations. The bill also provides vital financial relief to the state’s most vulnerable pharmacies. HB1697 allocates $45 million annually to sustain critical access pharmacies and invests an additional $25 million to enhance pharmacy access. These provisions are designed to stop the ongoing wave of pharmacy closures and restore access in both rural and urban areas. “This bill is a turning point. Illinois is making it clear that we will no longer allow corporate middlemen to undermine patient care and community health,” said Garth Reynolds, executive director of IPhA. “HB1697 restores transparency, puts patients first, and gives independent and community pharmacies a fair chance to survive and serve.” HB1697 would not have been possible without the relentless advocacy of pharmacists, student pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and patients across the state. As the legislation now heads to Governor Pritzker for signature, IPhA remains focused on supporting its full implementation and defending its critical protections. “We reached this moment because our profession stood united and refused to accept the status quo,” Reynolds added. “This law is a meaningful step forward in building a health care system that works for Illinois patients.” About the Illinois Pharmacists Association The Illinois Pharmacists Association (IPhA) is dedicated to enhancing the professional competency of pharmacists, advancing the standards of pharmacy practice, improving pharmacists’ effectiveness in assuring rational drug use in society, and leading in the resolution of public policy issues affecting pharmacists.
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