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Karen Conn, president of Conn’s Hospitality Group in Springfield, speaks at a news conference April 3, 2024, at the Capitol. She said she will have to raise prices and cut employees’ hours and benefits if the state eliminates a tipped wage credit. (Cole Longcor / Capitol News Illinois)

Bill Ending Illinois’ Tipped Wage Advances, But Prospects Are Uncertain Amid Pushback

Apr 4, 2024 | Cole Longcor — Capitol News Illinois

Current Illinois law allows employers to pay their tipped workers 60% of the state’s minimum wage. That amounts to $8.40 hourly, compared to the minimum wage of $14 per hour. If their wages plus tips do not equal minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference.

Some grocers are nixing the use of reusable shopping bags out of concern for employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Karin Beil / Flickr)

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Reusable Bags Aren’t ‘Banned’ But Stores Are Wary of Them. Here’s How to BYOB Safely

Mar 31, 2020 | Patty Wetli

Grocery stores remain one of the few places in Chicago where large numbers of people are still able to mingle, and that — rightfully — has put both employees and customers on edge.