Illinois’ state minimum wage has reached $15 after seven increases since 2020, but not all employees in the Land of Lincoln are legally entitled to the wage. Many residents are likely familiar ...

and an Illinois proposal may change the amount employees get tipped – if at all. Merissa Rhodes is the owner of The Little Brown Box Delicatessen in Moline. She believes a minimum wage change ...

Illinois will be one of 10 states with a minimum wage of $15 or greater, according to the National Employment Law Project. Twenty-two other states are also increasing their wages on Jan. 1.

Illinois has raised its minimum wage to $15 as of Jan. 1, 2025, but not all workers qualify. Getty Images Illinois’ state minimum wage has reached $15 after seven increases since 2020 ...