State unemployment, employed residents, broader underutilization, and employment growth.
Annual unemployment rate5%2024 · #3 of 50 · highest first
Civilian employed residents6,307,1212024 · #6 of 50 · highest first
U-1 · unemployed 15 weeks or longer2.1%2025 · 11-month average · #3 of 50 · highest first
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Illinois · 2024: 5% · Rank #3 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 4%
Unemployed residents as a percentage of the civilian labor force, using BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics annual averages. LAUS estimates are revised each year through the program's annual processing cycle. Employment is residence-based civilian employment, not a count of jobs located in the state. Annual averages smooth within-year changes. Annual observations use December 31; monthly observations use the first of the month. Lines connect consecutive readings and do not supply values between them. Missing observations break the lines.
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Illinois · state comparison
Employment and unemployment over time
LAUS annual averages measure state residents. Compare unemployment rates or the number of employed residents.
Illinois · 20245%
Illinois rank#3among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark4%Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Annual unemployment rate
Unemployed residents as a percentage of the civilian labor force, using BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics annual averages.
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2024 · Illinois: 5% · Rank #3 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 4% · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Illinois Annual unemployment rate history
Period
Illinois
Compare
2015
6%
2016
5.9%
2017
5%
2018
4.4%
2019
4%
2020
9.3%
2021
6.1%
2022
4.6%
2023
4.5%
2024
5%
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Illinois · 5%2024 · Rank #3 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Annual unemployment rate · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Nevada
5.4%
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#2
California
5.3%
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#3
Illinois · your comparison
5%
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#4
Kentucky
4.8%
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#5
Michigan
4.7%
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#6
New Jersey
4.6%
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#7
Alaska
4.5%
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#7
Washington
4.5%
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#9
Ohio
4.4%
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#10
Louisiana
4.3%
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#10
Oregon
4.3%
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#12
New York
4.2%
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#12
Rhode Island
4.2%
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#14
Colorado
4.1%
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#14
New Mexico
4.1%
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#14
South Carolina
4.1%
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#14
Texas
4.1%
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#14
West Virginia
4.1%
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#19
Indiana
4%
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#19
Massachusetts
4%
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#21
Delaware
3.9%
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#22
Pennsylvania
3.8%
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#23
Arizona
3.7%
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#23
Missouri
3.7%
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#23
North Carolina
3.7%
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#26
Idaho
3.6%
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#27
Arkansas
3.5%
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#27
Kansas
3.5%
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#29
Florida
3.4%
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#29
Georgia
3.4%
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#29
Tennessee
3.4%
—
#32
Connecticut
3.3%
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#32
Utah
3.3%
—
#34
Iowa
3.2%
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#34
Maryland
3.2%
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#34
Mississippi
3.2%
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#34
Oklahoma
3.2%
—
#38
Minnesota
3.1%
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#38
Wyoming
3.1%
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#40
Alabama
3%
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#40
Maine
3%
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#40
Montana
3%
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#40
Wisconsin
3%
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#44
Virginia
2.9%
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#45
Hawaii
2.8%
—
#46
Nebraska
2.7%
—
#47
New Hampshire
2.6%
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#48
North Dakota
2.4%
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#49
Vermont
2.3%
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#50
South Dakota
1.8%
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The reviewed 2025 CPS snapshot includes both U-3 and the broader U-6 measure. It is separate from the LAUS annual history.
Illinois · 2025 · 11-month average2.1%
Illinois rank#3among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark1.6%Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
U-1 · unemployed 15 weeks or longer
Unemployed 15 weeks or longer as a share of the civilian labor force.
2025 CPS averages exclude October because data were not collected during the federal shutdown. Not strictly comparable with other-year averages. These directly surveyed CPS estimates differ from LAUS model-based estimates. All states use the same 11 months here.
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Illinois · 2.1%2025 · 11-month average · Rank #3 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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U-1 · unemployed 15 weeks or longer · 2025 · 11-month average · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
California
2.4%
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#2
Oregon
2.2%
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#3
Illinois · your comparison
2.1%
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#3
New York
2.1%
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#5
Connecticut
2%
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#5
Rhode Island
2%
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#5
Washington
2%
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#8
Massachusetts
1.9%
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#8
Nevada
1.9%
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#8
New Jersey
1.9%
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#11
Delaware
1.8%
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#11
Virginia
1.8%
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#13
Louisiana
1.7%
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#13
Michigan
1.7%
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#13
West Virginia
1.7%
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#16
Alaska
1.6%
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#16
Florida
1.6%
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#16
Mississippi
1.6%
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#16
New Mexico
1.6%
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#16
Ohio
1.6%
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#16
Pennsylvania
1.6%
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#22
Colorado
1.5%
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#22
Kentucky
1.5%
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#22
Maryland
1.5%
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#22
Texas
1.5%
—
#26
Arizona
1.4%
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#26
Georgia
1.4%
—
#28
Arkansas
1.3%
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#28
Iowa
1.3%
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#28
North Carolina
1.3%
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#28
Oklahoma
1.3%
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#28
South Carolina
1.3%
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#33
Kansas
1.2%
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#33
Minnesota
1.2%
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#33
New Hampshire
1.2%
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#33
Wisconsin
1.2%
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#37
Tennessee
1.1%
—
#37
Utah
1.1%
—
#39
Idaho
1%
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#39
Indiana
1%
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#39
Nebraska
1%
—
#42
Alabama
0.9%
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#42
Maine
0.9%
—
#42
Missouri
0.9%
—
#42
Wyoming
0.9%
—
#46
Hawaii
0.7%
—
#46
Montana
0.7%
—
#46
South Dakota
0.7%
—
#46
Vermont
0.7%
—
#50
North Dakota
0.6%
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Annual real output growth and BEA job growth provide economic context. Neither is the unemployment rate.
Illinois · 20252.6%
Illinois rank#14among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark2.3%Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Annual real GDP growth
Change in annual real GDP from the prior year.
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2025 · Illinois: 2.6% · Rank #14 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 2.3% · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Illinois Annual real GDP growth history
Period
Illinois
Compare
2015
1.7%
2016
0.1%
2017
0.8%
2018
2.2%
2019
0.8%
2020
-5%
2021
6.6%
2022
1.9%
2023
1.9%
2024
2.4%
2025
2.6%
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Illinois · 2.6%2025 · Rank #14 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Annual real GDP growth · 2025 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Delaware
5.1%
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#2
Alaska
4.7%
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#3
California
3.5%
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#4
South Carolina
3.3%
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#5
Washington
3.2%
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#6
Idaho
3.1%
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#7
Kentucky
3%
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#8
Georgia
2.9%
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#9
Texas
2.8%
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#10
West Virginia
2.8%
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#11
Florida
2.8%
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#12
Rhode Island
2.8%
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#13
Utah
2.7%
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#14
Illinois · your comparison
2.6%
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#15
New York
2.5%
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#16
Connecticut
2.5%
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#17
Ohio
2.4%
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#18
Virginia
2.3%
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#19
Oklahoma
2.2%
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#20
Michigan
2.2%
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#21
Tennessee
2.1%
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#22
New Jersey
2%
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#23
Nevada
2%
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#24
Montana
2%
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#25
Alabama
2%
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#26
Vermont
1.9%
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#27
Colorado
1.9%
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#28
Indiana
1.9%
—
#29
Pennsylvania
1.8%
—
#30
North Carolina
1.8%
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#31
New Mexico
1.8%
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#32
South Dakota
1.8%
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#33
New Hampshire
1.7%
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#34
Louisiana
1.5%
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#35
Hawaii
1.5%
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#36
Arizona
1.5%
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#37
Maine
1.4%
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#38
Oregon
1.4%
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#39
Massachusetts
1.3%
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#40
Mississippi
1.3%
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#41
Nebraska
1.3%
—
#42
Missouri
1.2%
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#43
Kansas
1%
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#44
Arkansas
0.9%
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#45
Wisconsin
0.8%
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#46
Maryland
0.8%
—
#47
Minnesota
0.7%
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#48
North Dakota
0.5%
—
#49
Wyoming
0.1%
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#50
Iowa
-0.4%
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Illinois · December 2025211,000
Illinois rank#11among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark6,550,000Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Openings · number
Number of jobs or monthly employment flows; published thousands converted to individual units.
Seasonally adjusted state JOLTS estimates, July–December 2025 as printed in the captured table. Recent estimates are preliminary and revisions can change ranks. Openings are a month-end stock; hires, quits, and layoffs are monthly flows, not distinct workers.
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Illinois
December 2025 · Illinois: 211,000 · Rank #11 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 6,550,000 · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Illinois Openings · number history
Period
Illinois
Compare
July 2025
268,000
August 2025
284,000
September 2025
279,000
October 2025
279,000
November 2025
240,000
December 2025
211,000
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Illinois · 211,000December 2025 · Rank #11 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Openings · number · December 2025 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
California
674,000
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#2
Texas
608,000
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#3
New York
431,000
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#4
Florida
404,000
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#5
Ohio
287,000
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#6
Georgia
279,000
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#7
Pennsylvania
235,000
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#8
Michigan
221,000
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#9
Virginia
213,000
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#10
North Carolina
212,000
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#11
Illinois · your comparison
211,000
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#12
New Jersey
172,000
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#13
Tennessee
143,000
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#14
Minnesota
135,000
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#15
Massachusetts
129,000
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#16
Missouri
128,000
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#17
Maryland
127,000
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#18
Indiana
123,000
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#19
Arizona
121,000
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#20
Wisconsin
115,000
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#21
Washington
110,000
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#22
South Carolina
103,000
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#23
Louisiana
101,000
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#23
Oklahoma
101,000
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#25
Colorado
100,000
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#26
Kentucky
92,000
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#27
Alabama
91,000
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#28
Oregon
72,000
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#29
Connecticut
67,000
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#30
Utah
64,000
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#31
Kansas
61,000
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#32
Arkansas
60,000
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#33
Mississippi
59,000
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#34
Iowa
57,000
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#35
Nevada
52,000
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#36
West Virginia
42,000
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#37
Nebraska
38,000
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#38
Idaho
34,000
—
#39
New Mexico
32,000
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#40
Maine
28,000
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#41
Delaware
23,000
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#42
Montana
22,000
—
#42
New Hampshire
22,000
—
#42
Rhode Island
22,000
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#45
South Dakota
20,000
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#46
Hawaii
19,000
—
#47
North Dakota
18,000
—
#48
Alaska
16,000
—
#49
Vermont
11,000
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#49
Wyoming
11,000
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Aug 7, 2026 · SB 3398 · CIV PRO-TENANTS IN COMMON · EnactedIllinois Legislature · SB 3398
CIV PRO-TENANTS IN COMMON
Aug 7, 2026 · Enacted
Sen. Michael W. Halpin · Sponsored / Rep. Jay Hoffman · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Establishes a process for a tenant in common or tenants in common who have inherited real property under the intestate provisions of the Probate Act of 1975 to obtain legal title to that property. Provides that the petitioner or petitioners must have been in actual possession for 7 years and have paid all taxes on the property during those 7 years. Requires that the petitioner or petitioners must file a signed declaration with the recorder of deeds at least 2 years before an action under the new provisions may be commenced stating intent to acquire title using the process under the new provisions, send notice to any other person or persons with an…
The official Illinois General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted on August 7, 2026.
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The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median household income.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Requires that a person or persons seeking to commence an action under the Act each have a household income of under 80% of area median income as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the county where the lands or tenements are located; and that the person or persons bringing the action have conducted a search, with due diligence, for anyone who may have an ownership interest in the property.
Supporting the recognition of Black Midwives Day It is the sense of Congress that Congress— (1) supports the recognition of Black Midwives Day; (2) encourages the Federal Government and State and local governments to take proactive measures to address racial disparities in maternal health outcomes by supporting initiatives aimed at diversifying the perinatal workforce, increasing access to culturally congruent maternal health care; (3) commits to collaborating with relevant stakeholders to develop and enact…
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, Ethics, Agriculture, Ways and Means, Armed Services, the Budget, Education and Workforce, Rules, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, House Administration, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Small Business, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses Medicaid, CHIP, health-insurance eligibility, enrollment, continuity, or premium assistance. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's under-65 uninsured rate.
Retained Illinois evidence context: People under 65 without health insurance. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Supporting the recognition of Black Midwives Day It is the sense of Congress that Congress— (1) supports the recognition of Black Midwives Day; (2) encourages the Federal Government and State and local governments to take proactive measures to address racial disparities in maternal health outcomes by supporting initiatives aimed at diversifying the perinatal workforce, increasing access to culturally congruent maternal health care; (3) commits to collaborating with relevant stakeholders to develop and enact…
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jul 16, 2026 · H.R.9747 · Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act · IntroducedU.S. Congress · Illinois delegation · H.R.9747
Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act
Jul 16, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi · Sponsored
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Support for skilled internationally educated health care workforce (a) Grants authorized (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act, the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to provide career support for internationally educated health care professionals to integrate into, and expand, the health care workforce. (2) Consultation Before awarding any grants under this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of…
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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The official record directly addresses immigration status, immigrant services, asylum, deportation, or immigration enforcement. It does not update or establish an effect on the displayed foreign-born population share.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Support for skilled internationally educated health care workforce (a) Grants authorized (1) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act, the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to provide career support for internationally educated health care professionals to integrate into, and expand, the health care workforce. (2) Consultation Before awarding any grants under this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of…
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jul 16, 2026 · H.R.9748 · Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act · IntroducedU.S. Congress · Illinois delegation · H.R.9748
Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act
Jul 16, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi · Sponsored
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Protections in occupations requiring State licensure Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an institution of higher education is not eligible to receive Federal education assistance funds with respect to any program of postsecondary education or training, including a degree or certificate program and any program offered by distance education or correspondence courses to students located in a State other than where the institution is physically located, that is designed to prepare students for entry into a…
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median household income.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Protections in occupations requiring State licensure Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an institution of higher education is not eligible to receive Federal education assistance funds with respect to any program of postsecondary education or training, including a degree or certificate program and any program offered by distance education or correspondence courses to students located in a State other than where the institution is physically located, that is designed to prepare students for entry into a…
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Jul 14, 2026 · H.R.9678 · Good Jobs for Good Airports Act · IntroducedU.S. Congress · Illinois delegation · H.R.9678
Good Jobs for Good Airports Act
Jul 14, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Jesús G. "Chuy" García · Sponsored
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In fact, meeting the growing challenges of operating airports securely and efficiently requires the recruitment and retention of excellent staff in all of the classifications of employees who work in airport services and operations. (E) Effective management of airports and effective airport security requires that workforce turnover be reduced and that the workforce be highly trained and highly motivated. (F) In connection with setting wage and benefits standards for those engaged in airport services, there is a…
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median household income.
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In fact, meeting the growing challenges of operating airports securely and efficiently requires the recruitment and retention of excellent staff in all of the classifications of employees who work in airport services and operations. (E) Effective management of airports and effective airport security requires that workforce turnover be reduced and that the workforce be highly trained and highly motivated. (F) In connection with setting wage and benefits standards for those engaged in airport services, there is a…
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Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2026
Jul 6, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi · Sponsored
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Feasibility study on training programs for stars The Director of the Office of Personnel Management, the Deputy Director for Management of the Office of Management and Budget, and the head of any other appropriate executive agency shall jointly— (1) conduct a feasibility study regarding resources required to establish a program to provide STAR employees with pathways for acquiring further training and higher education, including fellowships, scholarships, apprenticeships, and tuition assistance, if the employee…
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median household income.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Feasibility study on training programs for stars The Director of the Office of Personnel Management, the Deputy Director for Management of the Office of Management and Budget, and the head of any other appropriate executive agency shall jointly— (1) conduct a feasibility study regarding resources required to establish a program to provide STAR employees with pathways for acquiring further training and higher education, including fellowships, scholarships, apprenticeships, and tuition assistance, if the employee…
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Explore statements about unemployment, jobs and workforce issues from FactVote’s Illinois candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.
56 statements from 28 candidates
2026 Illinois Governor — General Election
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We’ll increase economic development by supporting our current businesses and bringing in new ones. This includes lowering the cost of doing business, cutting unnecessary regulations, strengthening key Illinois industries, leveling the playing field, and growing our skilled workforce. This will creat…
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We’ll increase economic development by supporting our current businesses and bringing in new ones. This includes lowering the cost of doing business, cutting unnecessary regulations, strengthening key Illinois industries, leveling the playing field, and growing our skilled workforce. This will create more and better paying jobs for Illinoisans—raising everyone’s wages.
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We’ll increase economic development by supporting our current businesses and bringing in new ones. This includes lowering the cost of doing business, cutting unnecessary regulations, strengthening key Illinois industries, leveling the playing field, and growing our skilled workforce. This will creat…
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Source topic or question: Hope for Illinois
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We’ll increase economic development by supporting our current businesses and bringing in new ones. This includes lowering the cost of doing business, cutting unnecessary regulations, strengthening key Illinois industries, leveling the playing field, and growing our skilled workforce. This will create more and better paying jobs for Illinoisans—raising everyone’s wages.
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305 matching sponsorships or proposals · 116 Illinois incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.
Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
Illinois House · District 1 · D–IL
4 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Aarón M. OrtízIllinois Legislature · HB 4561
LOW INCOME BROADBAND PROGRAM
Mar 27, 2026 · House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz · Sponsored
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Creates the Illinois Low Income Broadband Assistance Program Act. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to establish an Illinois Low Income Broadband Assistance Program (Program) to ensure the availability and affordability of broadband service to low income families in order to access remote learning and work platforms. Provides that the Department shall coordinate with local administrative agencies to determine eligibility for the Program, provided that eligible income shall be no more than 150% of the federal poverty level. Provides that families whose annual household income is at or below 135% of the federal poverty level shall be eligible for free broadband…
The latest official Illinois General Assembly record shows this action on March 27, 2026: House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median household income.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Provides that families whose annual household income is at or below 135% of the federal poverty level shall be eligible for free broadband service.
Creates the Illinois Low Income Broadband Assistance Program Act. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to establish an Illinois Low Income Broadband Assistance Program (Program) to ensure the availability and affordability of broadband service to low income families in order to access remote learning and work platforms. Provides that the Department shall coordinate with Local Administrative Agencies to determine eligibility for the Program, provided that eligible income shall be no more than 150% of the federal poverty level. Provides that families whose annual household income is at or below 135% of the federal poverty level shall be eligible for free broadband…
The latest official Illinois General Assembly record shows this action on January 10, 2023: House: Session Sine Die.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median household income.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Provides that families whose annual household income is at or below 135% of the federal poverty level shall be eligible for free broadband service.
Amends various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois. Provides that, beginning with the 2020-2021 academic year, the board of trustees of each university shall award a full tuition waiver for undergraduate education to any student admitted to the university who has a household income that is less than 185% of the poverty guidelines updated periodically in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The latest official Illinois General Assembly record shows this action on January 13, 2021: House: Session Sine Die.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median household income.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Provides that, beginning with the 2020-2021 academic year, the board of trustees of each university shall award a full tuition waiver for undergraduate education to any student admitted to the university who has a household income that is less than 185% of the poverty guidelines updated periodically in the Federal Register by the U.S.
Creates the Illinois Low Income Broadband Assistance Program. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to establish an Illinois Low Income Broadband Assistance Program (Program) to ensure the availability and affordability of broadband service to low income families. Provides that the Department shall coordinate with Local Administrative Agencies (LAAs) to determine eligibility for the Program, provided that eligible income shall be no more than 135% of the federal poverty level. Provides that families whose annual household income is at or below 100% of the federal poverty level shall be eligible for free broadband service. Provides that a credit of at least $9.95 a…
The latest official Illinois General Assembly record shows this action on January 13, 2021: House: Session Sine Die.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median household income.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Provides that families whose annual household income is at or below 100% of the federal poverty level shall be eligible for free broadband service.
Mar 27, 2026 · House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid · Sponsored
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Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. Provides that an individual shall be eligible for benefits (rather than ineligible for benefits) for any week with respect to which it is found that the individual's total or partial unemployment is due to a stoppage of work which exists because of a labor dispute at the factory, establishment, or other premises at which he is or was last employed. Makes conforming changes.
The latest official Illinois General Assembly record shows this action on March 27, 2026: House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median household income.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Amy L. GrantIllinois Legislature · HB 3541
PROP TX-SENIORS-SCHOOLS
Jan 7, 2025 · House: Session Sine Die
Rep. Amy L. Grant · Sponsored
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Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates the senior citizens homestead school levy exemption for property that is improved with a permanent structure that is occupied as a primary residence by an applicant who (i) is 65 years of age or older during the taxable year, (ii) has a household income that does not exceed the maximum income limitation, (iii) is liable for paying real property taxes on the property, (iv) is an owner of record of the property or has a legal or equitable interest in the property as evidenced by a written instrument, if no individual residing at the real property is or will be enrolled in a public school. Effective immediately.
The latest official Illinois General Assembly record shows this action on January 7, 2025: House: Session Sine Die.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median household income.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Creates the senior citizens homestead school levy exemption for property that is improved with a permanent structure that is occupied as a primary residence by an applicant who (i) is 65 years of age or older during the taxable year, (ii) has a household income that does not exceed the maximum income limitation, (iii) is liable for paying real property taxes on the property, (iv) is an owner of record of the property or has a legal or equitable interest in the property as evidenced by a written instrument, if no…
Creates the Illinois Health Workforce Development Authority Act. Creates the Illinois Health Workforce Development Authority to facilitate the development of a statewide health professions pipeline that identifies, educates, recruits, and retains a diverse, appropriately geographically distributed and culturally competent quality workforce. Provides for the appointment of an executive director, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides for the powers and responsibilities of the Authority, including monitoring, collecting, and tracking data pertaining to health care delivery, training, and education from Illinois educational institutions and other entities as needed, together with…
The latest official Illinois General Assembly record shows this action on January 10, 2023: House: Session Sine Die.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median household income.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Creates the Illinois Health Workforce Development Authority Act.
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Ann M. WilliamsIllinois Legislature · HB 5746
$DCEO-RESTAURANTS
Apr 15, 2026 · House: Referred to Rules Committee
Rep. Ann M. Williams · Sponsored
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Appropriates the sum of $1,250,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Illinois Restaurant Association for all costs associated with workforce development and training. Effective July 1, 2026.
The latest official Illinois General Assembly record shows this action on April 15, 2026: House: Referred to Rules Committee.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median household income.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Appropriates the sum of $1,250,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a grant to the Illinois Restaurant Association for all costs associated with workforce development and training.
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Anna MoellerIllinois Legislature · HB 4426
UNEMP INS-ACADEMIC PERSONNEL
Jan 10, 2023 · House: Session Sine Die
Rep. Anna Moeller · Sponsored
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Amends the Unemployment Insurance Act. In a provision requiring benefits to be payable to academic personnel who are not employed in an instructional, research, or principal administrative capacity, provides that such benefits shall be payable with respect to a week of unemployment beginning on or after March 15, 2020 (rather than beginning on or after March 15, 2020, and before September 4, 2021, including any week of unemployment beginning on or after January 1, 2021 and on or before the effective date of Public Act 102-26 (June 25, 2021)).
The latest official Illinois General Assembly record shows this action on January 10, 2023: House: Session Sine Die.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Illinois's median household income.
Retained Illinois evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
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