SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- The Illinois Senate has approved increasing the state's minimum wage to $15 over six years. The Democratic-controlled Senate voted 39-18 Thursday on a largely party-line ...

Labor Day is a chance to recognize the contributions of all American workers. Find out what the minimum wage is in Illinois, Chicago and surrounding states.

Most new laws in the state of Illinois take effect at the start of the year, but there are several big changes that will take effect Tuesday. That’s because Illinois’ new budget takes effect at the ...

Here’s what makes Illinois one of the best states to work in, according to one analysis, plus how Missouri compared.

SPRINGFIELD This Labor Day, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is honoring the contributions of workers across the state ...

SPRINGFIELD — The new Illinois General Assembly will have to address two different proposals on raising Illinois’ minimum wage. As part of a bipartisan budget package being considered in the Senate, ...

While Mayor Brandon Johnson and advocates say phasing out the tipped minimum wage helps the city’s lowest-paid workers, critics worry about the higher labor costs facing restaurants.

Workers employed at Illinois businesses outside of Cook County must be paid at least $11 per hour beginning Friday, the first day of the new year. The pay hike is required by a 2019 Illinois law, ...

McDonald’s has left the National Restaurant Association, backing higher pay for tipped workers as Chicago phases out the ...