The study found that, even with the same college degree, students from low-income families earn less than those from middle ...

Illinois job creators are speaking with one voice: Adverse consequences from hiking Illinois’ minimum wage will far outweigh the alleged benefits that some are trying to accomplish in Springfield.

Several new Illinois laws and tax increases take effect on July 1, 2025, including new rules for single-use plastics, a tipped minimum wage increase, and taxes on sports bets, vaping and gas.

In 2019, Illinois lawmakers passed a law dictating that minimum wage in the state would annually increase until it reached $15 an hour, an effort led by Pritzker, who campaigned on the promise of ...

CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — On Tuesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law that enables disabled residents to earn a full minimum wage. The Dignity in Pay Act eliminates Illinois’ 14 (c ...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Tuesday the Dignity in Pay Act, which implements a 5-year plan to phase out subminimum wage authorizations in Illinois for people with disabilities.

Among the big changes going into effect July 1 is an Illinois gas tax increase, and higher minimum wage for Chicago workers By NBC Chicago Staff and James Neveau • Published June 30, 2025 ...

Currently in the state of Illinois, the minimum wage for workers 18 years of age or older is $14 per hour. On January 1, that rate will increase to $15 per hour, according to state law.

Currently in the state of Illinois, the minimum wage for workers 18 years of age or older is $14 per hour. On January 1, that rate will increase to $15 per hour, according to state law.

Illinois is the 19th state to eliminate the subminimum wage for workers with disabilities. Organizations must phase in the full minimum wage by the end of 2029.

The One Fair Wage plan passed out of the House Executive Committee on a partisan 8-4 vote. Although, House Bill 2982 will be held on second reading when the House returns to Springfield April 7.

The Illinois Senate approved a minimum-wage increase today, ensuring that the state's minimum will rise to $7.50 an hour on July 1 and $8.25 by 2010. It's currently $6.50 an ...