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New Laws Take Effect in Illinois January 1
New Laws Take Effect in Illinois January 1
New Laws Take Effect in Illinois January 1
We're all pretty happy to say goodbye to 2020, but as we look forward, here are some new laws that take effect January 1 in Illinois. Minimum Wage Increase The minimum wage in Illinois is going up again in the new year. Starting Jan. 1, the statewide minimum wage will increase from $10 to $11 an hour, the third increase so far in a staggered plan that will ultimately end with the minimum wage rea