Statement from Speaker Madigan

Feb 14, 2019 | Madigan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Michael J. Madigan released the following statement Thursday: “Today we made history in Illinois by increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour for the hardest working people in our state. We heard from people across Illinois and took...

Gong-Gershowitz Votes to Increase Minimum Wage

Feb 14, 2019 | Gong-Gershowitz

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, voted for a minimum wage increase that balances the needs of workers and small businesses, improving the standard of living for millions of Illinoisans and spurring economic activity in communities...

Mussman Supports Livable Wage for Illinois Families

Feb 14, 2019 | Mussman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –Following her vote in favor of a $15 minimum wage, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, released the following statement: “An increase in the minimum wage is an investment in our local economy, communities and area families. Not only will this...

Greenwood Backs Legislation to Raise Minimum Wage to $15

Feb 14, 2019 | Greenwood

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After the Illinois House of Representatives voted to pass a $15 minimum wage package that will put more money into workers’ pockets and generate $19 billion in new economic activity every year, state Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis,...