The owner of a growing book printing company faces a greater threat from out-of-state competitors thanks to lawmakers in his home state. Calls for a $15 minimum wage and progressive tax could hurt his workers and business in southern Illinois.

The Illinois House voted for a statewide $15 minimum wage – adding $1.1 billion to the state payroll, courtesy of Illinois taxpayers.

As Pritzker’s minimum wage bill advances to the House, the new administration’s first major victory may come with a $1.1 billion price tag, courtesy of Illinois taxpayers.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is aiming to pass a minimum wage hike ahead of his budget address.

The city has seen a 45 percent increase in its minimum wage since 2015.

Onerous regulations drag down Skokie businesses trying to stay afloat and provide job opportunities for residents who need them.

The number of Cook County municipalities that have opted out of both ordinances has climbed to 107.

Municipal leaders have expressed concerns about the anti-competitive, job-killing effects of Cook County’s minimum wage increases and new sick leave law and are using home rule authority to exempt their communities from the requirements.