CHICAGO — There are close to 300 new Illinois or Chicago-area laws going into effect with the arrival of the new year, and they run the gamut from upping minimum wage and increasing pay ...

Workers at all income levels will also see a major change on LinkedIn and other job boards, as Illinois’ salary transparency law goes into effect. Under a change to the Equal Pay Act ...

Starting on New Years Day, minimum wage in Illinois will reach $15 per hour. Tipped workers will also see a minimum wage increase, from $8.40 an hour to $9 an hour, thanks to a state law that says ...

SB 3592 – Demands increased transparency in the sale of local media outlets, and creates a journalism scholarship program through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Beginning on Jan.

Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago CHICAGO — With the new year comes a series of legislative changes in Illinois. From workplace protections to environmental sustainability, these updates aim to ...

Illinois' current scoring margin of plus-17.9 points per game would rank No. 2 in program history – behind the 1942-43 Illini, who outscored opponents by 20.6 points per game. That's a tough ...

1. The law gives Illinois the country’s strongest protections for people caring for children, aging parents and other family members, including those with disabilities, according to advocates.

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SB 3592 – Demands increased transparency in the sale of local media outlets, and creates a journalism scholarship program through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Beginning on Jan.

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Time to study up, Illinois. When the clock hits midnight on New Year’s Eve, 293 new state laws will take effect. Those include some of the defining bills of the 2024 legislative session and ...