IL: Livable Wages/Working Families
Health group hopes for funding amid looming deadline
The price of healthcare has many Americans struggling with costly prescriptions, doctor visits and hospitalizations. Uninsured people are the focus …
IL advocacy group insists state’s tax system hurts children
A new analysis of state tax systems finds the Illinois tax structure is unfair to low- and middle-income households, especially those with children…
New IL laws usher in policy changes in health care, employment, policing
At the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, Illinoisans will see more than 300 new laws take effect - with changes that impact the state's …
Advocates: New NLRB joint employer rule a win for workers
The National Labor Relations Board recently issued a rule change that may have wide-ranging impacts for workers and businesses. The update to the …
More work needed on juvenile justice reform
Advocates for juvenile justice reform recently gathered in Chicago to find ways to keep young people out of the criminal justice system. Herschella …
IL Telecom Workers Fight to Keep Their AT&T Jobs
Hundreds of workers employed in the Midwest by a telecommunications giant are facing the possibility of losing their jobs since the company announced …
Report Shows Clean-Energy Job Gains in Illinois
A new look at clean-energy jobs in the U.S. shows growth in Illinois and the prospect of greater gains in the future. The Department of Energy …
Illinois Seniors Can Get Help Finding Benefits, Resources
If you're an older adult, or if there's a senior in your life, you may not realize there are many benefits available in Illinois to make life a …
Report: Childcare Biggest Challenge for IL Families
Having access to reliable, affordable, high-quality child care benefits both children and adults, but a new report said it is not the norm for …
Illinois Grocery Tax Makes Controversial Comeback
Most Illinois residents will soon be paying the one-percent state sales tax on their groceries again. Governor JB Pritzker's temporary tax relief is …
More Illinois Toddlers Head for 'Smart Start' in Early Education
Researchers say a lot of learning begins even before birth - and especially between birth and age five. Gov. JB Pritzker's "Smart Start Illinois" …
IL Legislation Would Help People Avoid Medical Debt
A new report finds thousands of low-income or uninsured people in Illinois face medical debt that is depleting their savings and, in some cases…