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 ...

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 ...

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

SPRINGFIELD (WLS) -- The minimum wage in Illinois is set to increase to $12 per hour on New Year's Day, Department of Labor Public Information Officer Paul Cicchini said Monday. That's a $1 increase ...

Taricus Mackey and Loretta Thompson both know what it takes to take care of someone. “You know, majority of our clients are ...

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, ...

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

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, ...

A federal rule change could see homecare workers making less than minimum wage. Employees in Illinois are unsure if they will ...