The Sun-Times reviewed the policies of 15 major Illinois-based public companies and found some changed their policies and others won't discuss them amid what experts blame on fears of being sued.

Terrence P. Murphy, 61, of Geneseo worked as a technology auditor beginning in 2015 until he was laid-off in July of 2024.

Proposed Right to Repair legislation dovetails AG's decision to join lawsuit against John Deere alleging monopoly on repairs to farm equipment.

The 61-year-old man was told his position was eliminated in July 2024. The lawsuit claims his job was filled days later by a 33-year-old woman.