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The Illinois House has adjourned its two-year legislative session for good, without a vote on a minimum wage hike - meaning that Representatives will not…
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A revamped statewide minimum wage hike is in the works, following Chicago's passage of one for the city. As the legislative session nears its end,…
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Even as Chicago aldermen were voting Tuesday to raise the city's minimum wage, Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner issued a warning on the subject.Rauner had a simple…
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Saying that inflation has outpaced wage growth, the ordinance will raise the city's minimum wage to $10 by next July, with new increments added each summer thereafter.
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Illinois lawmakers are reconvening for the final scheduled week of their fall veto session. They are expected to make a push to advance a proposal…
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This story first appeared in the April 2014 issue.Gone are the days a candidate can make a campaign appearance before a friendly crowd of party faithful,…
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The sponsor of a minimum wage hike says she'll push to get it passed during the legislature's veto session, which began today, Tues. Nov. 19.Sen. Kim…
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This week, a recap of the results of the Mid-Term Elections.
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Even though the race for Illinois governor is over, Gov. Pat Quinn and Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner continue to be at odds, this time over the minimum…
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Illinois voters on Tuesday won't just have the chance to decide on who'll be their next governor or state representative. They'll be asked if Illinois…