Illinois restaurant group opposes minimum wage hike
Proposed legislation would allow hospitality workers to be paid minimum wage in addition to tips
SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – If a new bill becomes law, Illinois workers who get tips will receive the state’s minimum wage in addition to their tip money. State Rep. Camille Lilly (D-Chicago) has introduced House Bill 5139, which would allow servers and bartenders to receive the state’s minimum wage starting in 2025 in addition to their tips. “This is the beginning of addressing poverty for each and every worker across the state of Illinois,” Lilly said at a press conference introducing […]