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College still pays off, but wage gaps persist in Illinois, study finds

The study found that, even with the same college degree, students from low-income families earn less than those from middle ...
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Report: Illinois graduates who earn college degrees make more money, but racial disparities persist

A new report finds that having a college degree, the type of degree a student obtains, and what career they go into is ...

Study: Education still pays, but barriers to upward mobility persist in Illinois

Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news ...
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Illinois renters need nearly $30 an hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment

A new report finds Illinois renters must earn nearly double minimum wage to afford a two-bedroom apartment.

Which Illinois cities charge the most for rent? Study ranks communities on housing cost

Can you afford rent in Illinois? What about Rockford, Peoria or Springfield? Here are the highlights of the 2025 "Out of ...

How much does an Illinois resident need to make annually to ‘live comfortably?’

A single adult in Illinois needs to make $98,010 per year to live comfortably, SmartAsset reports, while a family of four ...
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Illinois drops to No. 39 in wages for entry level workers - MSN

(The Center Square) – Once ranked tops in the country for entry level wage growth over inflation, in 1935, Illinois has fallen to No. 39 compared to other states, according to BrilliantMaps.com ...