The study found that, even with the same college degree, students from low-income families earn less than those from middle ...

A new report finds that having a college degree, the type of degree a student obtains, and what career they go into is predictive of higher earnings in adulthood.

A new report finds Illinois renters must earn nearly double minimum wage to afford a two-bedroom apartment.

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 ...

The state’s minimum wage was raised from $8.25 to $10 per hour in 2019. Each year after that, effective Jan. 1, it’s been raised $1 per hour, putting it at $15 per hour on Jan. 1, 2025.