Policy and AdvocacyAdvancing Human Rights in Illinois through Policy and Systems Change
Poverty Fact:
In Illinois, more that 1 out of every 4 people live at or near poverty. Children are particularly vulnerable. Of all the people living in poverty in Illinois, 1 out of every 3 is a child under the age of 17.
Raise the Minimum Wage in Illinois
The minimum wage in Illinois is $8.25, which translates to about $16,500 a year for a full-time, year round worker. It's time that Illinois generate economic activity and help working families make ends meet by raising the minimum wage.
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