A UB study finds showing people side-by-side comparisons of different societies can boost support for policies.

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

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

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Illinois high school students who went on to get a college degree made more money than their counterparts who only got a high ...

Federal Express Corp. is facing a new lawsuit alleging it failed to pay overtime and other earned compensation for time spent on FedEx’s premises at the beginning and end of the workday in violation ...

New Illinois laws, taxes in effect July 1: Increases to gas tax, cigarette taxes and more The new Illinois taxes means cigarettes will cost more, gas prices will increase and minimum wage in ...

Chicago's minimum wage for standard and tipped workers increased, effective July 1. Here's what to know.

Among the big changes going into effect July 1 is an Illinois gas tax increase, and higher minimum wage for Chicago workers.