Illinois lawmakers introduce proposal to raise federal minimum wage up to $25 an hour

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date May 4, 2026, 11 p.m.
Last Updated May 4, 2026, 11 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-democrats-minimum-wage-proposal/

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A coalition of Illinois Democrats is leading the charge to raise the federal minimum wage. The Living Wage for All Act would gradually increase the minimum wage to $25 an hour by 2031 for employers with more than 500 workers, and 2038 for small businesses. We're living through an affordability cri...