Illinois Minimum Wage -$27 ?

A proposal introduced by two Democrats would raise the minimum wage up to $27 an hour in Illinois.

Are you ready to pay $25 for a Big Mac? 

[Q: Do you favor an increase to $27.00 in Illinois’ minimum wage?]

The Legislation was filed by State Senator Kimberly Lightford (4th District) and Representative Norma Hernandez (77th District).

Small businesses in Illinois are concerned that this could force them out of business and make them to raise prices dramatically.

SB 3821/HB 5367 would incrementally increase the statewide minimum wage, jumping to $17/hour on July 1, 2026. It would hit $27/hour on January 1, 2032, and then every year afterwards increase with the consumer price index.

Here is how the rates would increase:– July 1, 2026: $17/hour – January 1, 2028: $19/hour – January 1, 2029: $21/hour – January 1, 2030: $23/hour – January 1, 2031: $25/hour – January 1, 2032: $27/hour – January 1, 2033, and all future years: Increase to match the consumer price index (capped at 2.5%)..

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