Pioneer Local http://pioneerlocal.suntimes.com Latest news from Pioneer Local Online en-us webmaster@suntimes.com (Editor) http://pioneerlocal.suntimes.com/csp/cms/sites/STM/assets/img/logos/pioneerlocal.gif Pioneer Local http://pioneerlocal.suntimes.com 84 34 30 Copyright 2013 <![CDATA[ Kadner: ‘Rocky Law’ awaits Quinn’s signature ]]>

For the first time in Illinois history, schools would be required to make sure that student athletes are covered by catastrophic health insurance under a bill that passed the House on Tuesday. The measure, which would cover all high school athletes, previously passed the Senate and now goes to the governor for his signature. “You’re talking about the Rocky Law, and Gov. (Pat) Quinn will definitely sign it,” Brooke Anderson, the governor’s spokeswoman, said.“He attended Rocky Clark’s wake, has spoken to his mother and believes this law providing catastrophic insurance is needed to protect student athletes.” Inspired in large part … ]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:15 -0500 http://www.suntimes.com/news/20279800-418/kadner-rocky-law-awaits-quinns-signature.html http://www.suntimes.com/news/20279800-418/kadner-rocky-law-awaits-quinns-signature.html