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State could adopt ‘kin-first’ approach to foster care
Illinois considers the KIND Act to prioritize placing foster children with relatives, aiming to improve care and stability.
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Bill aims to reduce state requirements for name changes
Illinois lawmakers propose reducing barriers to name changes to protect abuse survivors and transgender individuals.
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Illinois’ minimum wage to increase to $15 on Jan. 1, completing 6-year transition
The minimum wage in Illinois will increase to $15 an hour on Jan. 1, completing a six-year transition period since the increase was approved in 2019. Beginning New Year’s Day, Illinois workers making ...