New laws in the new year

On New Year’s Day, 293 new state laws take effect in Illinois. The minimum wage in Illinois increases to $15 an hour on Jan. 1, completing a six-year transition period…

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New year, new laws

On Jan. 1, a number of new laws took effect for Illinois residents and employees. Two firearm laws top the  list:  A 72-hour waiting period will be implemented for all…

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