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

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

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

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Michigan renters need to earn $24.46 an hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment, according to the National Low Income Housing ...

As costs increase and wages rise — the statewide minimum wage grew to $15 ... But like many other economic indicators, ...

Data from NLIHC’s annual Out of Reach report shows in no uncertain terms why making the jump from renting to owning has been ...

The city of Chicago is connecting more young people with work than it has in years. The mayor’s office recently announced ...

Research is a priority that can't wait, even if the fight ahead is a thorny one. Contact your own state representatives and governor, as well as leaders in Congress (in the U.S. Senate and House of ...

Several new Illinois laws and tax increases take effect on July 1, 2025, including new rules for single-use plastics, a tipped minimum wage increase, and taxes on sports bets, vaping and gas.

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