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Debt, a lack of supports, balancing school with work and family—all of these can stand in the way.
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- The Atlantic: Why is college in America so expensive?
- Chicago Tribune: Northbrook board gives initial support to paid leave ordinance
- New York Times: Americans want to believe jobs are the solution to poverty. They're not.
- Ilinois News Network: Illinois leads the country in community college students later earning bachelor's degrees
- Women Employed: I was asked about my past wages in a job interview. So what's the problem?
Updates
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You can learn more about the newly passed IL #minimumwage bill, here https://t.co/xHJxENsspG
8 hours ago
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You can learn more about the newly passed IL #minimumwage bill, here https://t.co/jgFy9TnC3S!
11 hours ago
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The Illinois legislature voted to raise the state minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025! We celebrate this win as it… https://t.co/jUAiHvShuH
11 hours ago
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RT @ForwardIllinois: $15 minimum wage bill passes the House! Congrats to all who made this happen. Our state will be stronger for it… https://t.co/KLUzaBb6Gt
14 hours ago
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