Many states are talking about raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. So are some politicians in Congress. How does the minimum wage work? Would raising it help workers, or hurt them?
By Illinois ReviewIn a social media post on Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin – the nation’s No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, announced that he’s retiring after five...
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By Illinois ReviewOn Tuesday during a news conference at Chicago’s City Hall, embattled Mayor Brandon Johnson – who has an approval rating of just six percent – referred...
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By Illinois ReviewU.S. Rep. Sean Casten (IL-6) – a progressive liberal Democrat and pro-transgender rights activist, made an extraordinary visit to downstate Illinois on Saturday for a series...
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By Illinois ReviewThe Illinois State Rifle Association is urging the U.S. Justice Department to launch an investigation in “The Prairie State” after Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that...
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On April 2, 2025, President Trump launched "Liberation Day" tariffs, hitting imports with 10-54% rates. In Illinois, this could shift trade—$127.8 billion in goods from Canada, China, and...
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