Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

The minimum wage in Illinois is increasing on Jan. 1, 2024.

Workers will see an increase of $1 per hour from $13 to $14. The minimum wage for tipped workers will rise to $8.40 per hour and youth workers (under 18) working fewer than 650 hours per calendar year will see their hourly wage increase to $12 per hour.

“Since day one as Governor, I’ve made it my mission to put Springfield back on the side of working families,” said Governor JB Pritzker.

“We’re continuing to not only strengthen our workforce but sustain it by increasing the minimum age. Leadership matters and we’re proud to see our ad...