East St. Louis forum to tackle persistent childhood poverty East St. Louis forum to tackle persistent childhood poverty Friday, September 6, 2024 Educators, health officials, lawmakers coming together on Tuesday in East St. Louis, where one in two children live in poverty
Stalled bills: ‘Dignity in Pay Act,’ Prisoner Review Board changes fail to move Stalled bills: ‘Dignity in Pay Act,’ Prisoner Review Board changes fail to move Thursday, June 6, 2024 While more than 460 measures passed, several highly publicized bills stalled
Illinois could be 19th state to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers Illinois could be 19th state to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers Thursday, May 23, 2024 But some service providers say they’ll be forced to lay off staff without increased state and federal support. Read more
Bill ending state’s tipped wage advances but prospects uncertain amid pushback Bill ending state’s tipped wage advances but prospects uncertain amid pushback Thursday, April 4, 2024 Opponents say eliminating the tip credit will lead to decreased hours and layoffs for staff Read more
Staffing agencies not exempted from antitrust law, state Supreme Court rules Staffing agencies not exempted from antitrust law, state Supreme Court rules Monday, January 22, 2024 Attorney General sued agencies for allegedly colluding to hold down wages Read more