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April 20, 2024
Women Employed fighting for workplace equity, Arionne Nettles’ new book on Black culture in Chicago
WGN Radio 720
April 10, 2024
Driving it Home w/ Patti Vasquez
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April 9, 2024
How to improve economic equity for women in Illinois: Report outlines several recommendations
WBBM
March 11, 2024
The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter
WBEZ Chicago
March 10, 2024
Women in Illinois make 80% of what men make, and advocates want to close the wage gap
Chicago Sun-Times
March 7, 2024
TAG – The Aspen Group, Women Employed, and Midwestern Career College Announce Partnership to Help Low-Income Chicago Women Establish Careers in Dentistry
PR Newswire
March 7, 2024
Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month
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February 27, 2024
Hustle. Play. Love.
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January 29, 2024
Midday Fix: A specialty cocktail & details on Cider Summit Chicago 2024
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January 16, 2024
Hustle. Play. Love.
CAN TV
December 19, 2023
10th Annual Cider Summit Returns February 3rd
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December 15, 2023
Illinois: la ley que obliga a otorgar licencia remunerada a casi todos los trabajadores entrará en vigor el 1 de enero
Telemundo Chicago
December 15, 2023
New paid leave law begins in Illinois in 2024, but what about Chicago and Cook County?
NBC5 Chicago
December 12, 2023
Chicago is folding up the tent
Politico
December 12, 2023
Lt. Governor Stratton launches ‘We Thrive’ to promote women’s financial education, engagement
WREX
December 12, 2023
Lt. Governor Stratton Launches New Statewide Initiative to Advance the Financial Health and Well-Being of Women in Illinois
The Southland Journal
December 11, 2023
2024 Big Dates: Calendar of nonprofit events for Metro Chicago
Crain's Chicago Business
November 29, 2023
GET Cities Chicago’s Tech Equity Network Celebrates GET Exploration Day Event Success
Newswires
November 10, 2023
Chicago City Council approves ordinance expanding paid time off
Chicago Star Media
November 10, 2023
City Council approves expanded paid leave for Chicago workers
The Daily Line
November 10, 2023
Mayor Brandon Johnson celebrates landmark paid leave ordinance passing in Chicago, answers questions
NBC5 Chicago
November 9, 2023
Chicago City Council approves expanded paid time off ordinance
ABC7 Chicago
October 20, 2023
Letter to the Editor: Time to focus on next steps for tipped workers and restaurants
Crain's Chicago Business
October 6, 2023
Chicago eliminates subminimum wage for tipped workers. Here’s what that means
NBC 5 Chicago
October 6, 2023
The Midday Madness Show with Cleopatra Draper (starting at 1:06:30)
WVON
October 1, 2023
Why eliminating the subminimum wage for tipped workers matters so much to women
Chicago Sun-Times
September 30, 2023
LCLAA Hosts Latinas Unidas – Latina Equal Pay Event
Telemundo Chicago
September 21, 2023
National Association of Realtors take additional steps to address alleged workplace issues
Chicago Tribune
September 19, 2023
Sexual harassment normalized at National Association of Realtors, coalition says: ‘It must end’
WBBM Radio
September 18, 2023
Critics allege Chicago-based National Association of Realtors tolerates sexual harassment
Chicago Sun Times
September 18, 2023
Protesters at NAR’s Chicago headquarters demand major reforms
Yahoo! Finance
September 15, 2023
Readout of White House Roundtable on Black Women’s Economic Security
White House Briefing Room
September 13, 2023
Afternoon Roundup
Capitol Fax
September 13, 2023
Crain’s 2023 Best Places to Work in Chicago: Women Employed
Crain's Chicago Business
September 13, 2023
How the Best Places to Work deliver on DEI pledges and build a culture of belonging
Crain's Chicago Business
September 9, 2023
The High-Wire Act of Caregiving and Saving for Retirement
New York Times
September 8, 2023
Nicor Gas Awards $100,000 to Empower Diversity Initiatives Across Illinois Communities
Country Herald
August 29, 2023
Illinois mandate promises a new era of salary transparency in job listings
Chicago Star
August 29, 2023
Illinois to require pay scale disclosure in job postings
WGN Radio 720
August 22, 2023
Salary information coming to Illinois job postings under new law
NBC 5 Chicago
August 14, 2023
A few that I missed Friday
Capitol Fax
July 22, 2023
Outside the Loop: Chicago’s Paid Time Off Ordinance
WGN Radio: Outside the Loop
July 17, 2023
Commentary: Illinois can be a leader for the rights of pregnant workers
Crain's Chicago Business
July 15, 2023
Equal Hope, Equal Health for All: Advancing Economic Equity for All Working Women
WVON
May 19, 2023
Illinois lawmakers look to close the gap in gender wages with pay transparency bill
WREX
May 18, 2023
Women Employed helps lead passage of pay transparency bill
The Chicago Crusader
April 30, 2023
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson names more appointees to transition subcommittees
Crain's Chicago Business
April 17, 2023
Women have to work nearly 15 months to earn what men make in 12
The Labor Tribune
April 7, 2023
CAN TV Live Election Analysis 2023
CAN TV
March 14, 2023
Cook County, Chicago Not Included in Illinois’ New Mandatory Paid Leave Act. Here’s Why
NBC 5 Chicago
March 14, 2023
Illinois Department of Labor, Women Employed Inform Millions of Working Women On Equal Pay Rights
EIN News
March 14, 2023
Womens’ rights group looks at causes of gender pay gap
CBS News Chicago
March 13, 2023
Gov. Pritzker Signs Historic Legislation Guaranteeing 40 Hours of Paid Leave
Riverbender
March 13, 2023
Gov. Pritzker signs historic legislation guaranteeing 40 hours of paid leave
Illinois Business Journal
March 13, 2023
Gov. Pritzker signs Illinois paid leave act into law
ABC-7 Chicago
March 13, 2023
Gov. Pritzker signs paid time off law
News Finale
March 13, 2023
Home Video News Sports Obits AP News Shop Local Classifieds Autos Real Estate Radio Directory Events Gov. Pritzker Signs Historic Legislation Guaranteeing 40 Hours of Paid Leave
Ed Glen Today
March 13, 2023
Illinois enacts mandatory paid leave ‘for any reason’ — but not in Cook County
PostX News
March 13, 2023
Lightfoot orders audit to narrow gender, racial pay gap among city workers
Chicago Sun-Times
March 13, 2023
Mayor Lightfoot Announces Executive Order on Pay Equity Audit for City Workers and Other Workplace Equity Efforts During Women’s History Month
City of Chicago
March 13, 2023
Pritzker Signs Bill Mandating Paid Leave For Nearly All Workers in Illinois
NBC 5 Chicago
March 13, 2023
What Illinois’ Mandatory Paid Leave Act Says, And How It Differs From Laws in Other States
NBC 5 Chicago
March 9, 2023
Mes de Historia de la Mujer
Lawndale News
March 6, 2023
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons: 60 years after the Civil Rights Act, women make 82 cents for every dollar men make
WBEZ
February 22, 2023
Illinois passes law requiring paid leave for private employees
Big News Network
February 19, 2023
Illinois poised to mandate paid leave for nearly all workers
Associated Press
February 14, 2023
Illinois can continue as a leader on workplace rights. Let’s not miss our moment
Chicago Sun-Times
February 14, 2023
Lawmakers looking at next step for paid leave, aiming for 26 weeks after passage of 5 days bill
The Daily Line
February 9, 2023
Advocacy groups push for expansive paid family, medical leave in Illinois
Capitol News Illinois
February 9, 2023
Advocacy groups push for expansive paid family, medical leave in Illinois
Crain's Chicago Business
February 7, 2023
It’s just a bill
Capitol Fax
February 6, 2023
Leading Change for Working Women
Patch
January 30, 2023
Midday Fix: Preview of the 9th Annual Cider Summit Chicago
WGN
January 20, 2023
Illinois Lawmakers Pass AARP-Backed Paid Leave Bill
AARP
January 19, 2023
Taking time off: General Assembly passes bill requiring employers to offer paid leave
Illinois Times
January 19, 2023
Women Employed Leads Passage Of Paid Leave Law
WVON
January 12, 2023
Bill guaranteeing workers five days of paid leave will head to governor
Capitol News Illinois
January 11, 2023
New State Law Gives All Workers Five Days of Paid Time Off for Illness or Any Reason
Riverbender
January 11, 2023
One of the biggest bills of the year
Capitol Fax
January 11, 2023
Workers rights groups hail passage of Paid Leave bill
WMBD-TV Peoria
November 18, 2022
Rivian wants to force arbitration in sexual harassment case, despite new law prohibiting it
WGLT
November 11, 2022
Open for Business: New resource to help women entrepreneurs in Illinois
WMBD
October 31, 2022
Why is economic power important for women? -Women Employed is working to empower women in the workplace
WLS-AM
October 10, 2022
Encouraging women to start up
WTAX
October 10, 2022
Resources for women who want to start businesses are in one place
WJBC
October 4, 2022
City of Chicago to Offer Workers 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
WTTW
September 30, 2022
Chicago to offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave to 32,000 city employees
WBBM
September 17, 2022
Report Finds Black Workers Overrepresented in Low-Wage Roles
WTTW
September 8, 2022
FARE grant for fair pay
MSN
September 8, 2022
Illinois Department of Labor recognizes Mom’s equal pay day
Fox 23
September 4, 2022
What is quiet quitting? TikTok trend gets people talking about work ethic, setting boundaries
ABC-7 Chicago
July 7, 2022
Women’s Advisory Council Releases Report on Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Women in Chicago
Lawndale News
July 1, 2022
New Chicago Law Mandates More Company Sexual Harassment Training
Bloomberg Law
June 30, 2022
Lightfoot’s Women’s Advisory Council releases report on economic impacts of COVID on Chicago women
Windy City Times
June 29, 2022
Lightfoot vows to expand paid parental leave for city workers, conduct ‘pay equity’ audit
Chicago Sun-Times
May 18, 2022
‘Truly historic moment’: US Soccer reaches equal pay agreement for men’s, women’s teams
ABC-7 Chicago
May 16, 2022
Illinois Playbook
Politico
May 5, 2022
Partnership helps Spelman students train to close workforce gender gap
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
May 4, 2022
After 2 Years of the Pandemic, the Gender Wage Gap Remains
StreetWise
April 29, 2022
Advocates applaud enhancement of city’s workplace sexual harassment laws
WBBM
March 25, 2022
Judge, interrupted
Politico
March 20, 2022
Our Chicago: Why women who left work during COVID-19 pandemic have not returned
ABC-7 Chicago
March 17, 2022
Celebrate Women’s History Month
Lawndale News
March 15, 2022
Being underpaid doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re not employed
CBS News Chicago
March 15, 2022
Biden joined by first lady to deliver remarks as women across the US mark National Equal Pay Day
ABC-7 Denver
March 15, 2022
Biden joined by first lady to deliver remarks as women across the US mark National Equal Pay Day
2 News Oklahoma
March 15, 2022
Equal Pay Day: Why are women still only making 83 cents for every dollar earned by a man?
MSNBC
March 15, 2022
Motherhood Is Work, and the Pennies Aren’t Adding Up
Well+Good
March 15, 2022
Under Revised Equal Pay Law, Some Illinois Businesses Will Start Reporting Workforce Data
WTTW Chicago Tonight
March 8, 2022
Workers Call for End to Sub-Minimum Wage in Illinois
NBC 5 Chicago
March 1, 2022
Advancing Equity for Black Women in the Workforce
Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor Newsletter
February 22, 2022
USWNT, US Soccer settlement sparks larger gender pay gap conversation
ABC-7 Chicago
February 11, 2022
Why office bullies still get away with it
Politico
February 4, 2022
Democrats are rewriting Build Back Better. Here’s what Black and Latina women activists say they need.
The Washington Post
February 2, 2022
COVID numbers drop, but stealth omicron’s here • Northshore Edward-Elmhurst to salute workers in commercial • AbilityLab looks at the brain on God
Crain's Chicago Business
January 27, 2022
IL State Legislators, Advocates Announce One Fair Wage Legislation
The Chicago Defender
November 12, 2021
Higher Ed Funding Commission Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Southland Journal
November 5, 2021
Op ed: Illinois can go from worst to first in equitable higher education funding
The State Journal-Register
October 25, 2021
Op-Ed: Here’s how employers can stem a mass exodus of women from the workforce
Crain's Chicago Business
October 25, 2021
U.S. women’s satisfaction with their treatment in society is at a record low, but men aren’t on the same page
WBEZ Reset
October 21, 2021
Latina Equal Pay Day: What’s driving the pay gap in Illinois?
ABC-7 Chicago
October 13, 2021
Shaping the Future of Work: A Conversation About Women and Work Post-COVID
NPR with Institute for Women's Policy Research
October 4, 2021
Column: Grant will fund education and awareness efforts to combat wage gap in Illinois
Daily Southtown
October 2, 2021
Abortion Rights Rally At Daley Plaza Part Of Nationwide Protest
CBS 2 Chicago
September 30, 2021
New pay equity partnership will uplift working women in Illinois
Illinois Senate Democrats Caucus News
September 30, 2021
Pritzker Administration Announces $350 Thousand Partnership With Women Employed To Boost Wages For Women
RiverBender.com
September 30, 2021
State Announces Partnership with Women Employed to Boost Wages for Women
Lawndale News
September 29, 2021
IDOL makes $350K partnership with Women Employed, boosting wages for women
WAND TV
September 23, 2021
Former Chicago Bears defensive lineman petitions to know accuser’s identity
The State Journal-Register
August 30, 2021
Op-ed: Illinois must tackle the widening higher education racial divide
Chicago Tribune
August 27, 2021
Biz, Worker Groups Weigh In on DOL’s Contractor Wage Plan
Law360 Employment Authority
August 14, 2021
Absent from class: What happens when non-traditional college students can’t find childcare?
Newsbreak
August 3, 2021
Black Women Are Still Fighting for Equal Pay
PRISM
July 22, 2021
Chicago State President, Women’s Employment Nonprofit Talk Racial Equity In Higher Ed
WBEZ
June 29, 2021
Many Moms Left the Workforce During the Pandemic. For Some, Going Back Isn’t So Simple.
The Washington Post
June 8, 2021
Improving Economic Status For Women
Comcast Newsmakers
May 11, 2021
Rise of the “She-cession”: Women Hit Hardest by COVID Job Losses
Indy Kids
April 6, 2021
A Conversation with Mary Kay Devine of Women Employed
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Chicago
March 19, 2021
American Africans United: A Discussion with Shirlondra Brooks of Women Employed
Afrique Today
March 18, 2021
Status of Women 2021 – Blog
Project Good Work
March 18, 2021
Status of Women 2021 – Podcast
Project Good Work
March 12, 2021
Column: BBC Dad (And His Kids) Sprung Onto the Scene Four Years Ago. Would That Video Raise An Eyebrow Today?
Chicago Tribune
March 10, 2021
Economists Fear Long Term Effects of ‘She-Cession’
NBC Chicago
March 9, 2021
Our Chicago: Town Hall to Examine ‘Shecession,’ Impact of Pandemic Recession on Working Women
ABC 7 Chicago
March 9, 2021
Women of Color Hit Especially Hard by Pandemic, Unemployment
WTTW
March 9, 2021
Working Mothers Leaving Good Jobs Due to Child Care Challenges a Year into COVID-19 Pandemic
ABC 7 Chicago
March 8, 2021
Rep. Robin Kelly to Host Event to Discuss Pandemic Impacts on Working Women
Chicago Crusader
February 28, 2021
Spotlight On Organizations Serving Chicago Women
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network
February 25, 2021
Women Employed CEO Cherita Ellens on COVID-19’s $64.5 Billion Problem
Rebellious Magazine
February 23, 2021
The She-cession Crisis: Policy Meets Reality
Skimm This
February 5, 2021
9 Keys to Inclusive Economic Recovery for All Women
Take the Lead
February 5, 2021
Chicago Hotel Workers Call for City Law to Protect their Right to Return to Work
Chicago Crusader
February 5, 2021
Moms, particularly Black moms, are bearing the brunt of job losses during the pandemic, setting back efforts to climb the economic ladder
Chicago Tribune
February 4, 2021
Three things we must do to ensure an equitable ‘shecession’ recovery
Crain's Chicago Business
February 2, 2021
‘Shecession’ of 2.1M American women leave labor market since start of pandemic, Chicago firm says
ABC 7
January 4, 2021
Judy Miyashita: Director of Marketing and Engagement at Women Employed
Be-Roll News
November 13, 2020
Former Chicago hotel workers call on city, former employers to bring them back to work
Chicago Sun Times
November 13, 2020
Unionized hotel workers rally in Federal Plaza demanding to be rehired when economy improves
FOX 32 Chicago
November 1, 2020
How COVID-19 Fueled the First Female Recession
Women & Wealth
October 29, 2020
Recognizing Latina Equal Pay Day During COVID-19
WBEZ
October 25, 2020
Eight Panelists Square Off in The Great Graduated Income Tax Debate
WCIA
October 21, 2020
Experts Discuss Possible Solutions to College Affordability in Illinois
WSIL TV
October 19, 2020
Chartering Ceremony: NC100WB Chicago Metropolitan Chapter
Chicago Defender
October 18, 2020
Feminist Fair Tax Explainer: Why Women’s Groups Say to Vote Yes
Rebellious Magazine
October 15, 2020
Message Replaces Women’s March in 2020: Be Sure to Vote
WBBM News Radio
October 14, 2020
Women’s March Chicago to Host ‘Zoom to the Polls’ on Saturday — One of Hundreds of Events Across the Country to Encourage Voting
Chicago Tribune
September 28, 2020
Paid Leave Proposals Emerging In Illinois
NPR Illinois
September 25, 2020
How to Help Chicago-Area Non-Profits as They Face the Many Challenges of 2020
Rebellious Magazine
September 8, 2020
Women Employed Releases Strategies to Address Racial Equity Gaps in Illinois Higher Education
Daily Herald
August 26, 2020
Alaska Attorney General Resigns Following Report that He Sent Hundreds of Texts to State Employee
Anchorage Daily News
August 23, 2020
COVID-19’s Impact on Women in the Workplace
ABC-7 Chicago
August 18, 2020
Female Leaders Lobby for “Fair Tax” on Milestone of 19th Amendment
25 NEWS
August 18, 2020
Michelle Packs A Punch — Moseley Braun To Deliver State Votes — ‘Failures’ In Smollett Case
POLITICO Illinois Playbook
August 14, 2020
The Time is Now for Equal Pay for Black Women
The Daily Line
August 13, 2020
‘Black Women’s Equal Pay Day’ Spotlights Persistent Wage Gap
WTTW, Chicago Tonight
August 13, 2020
Centering Women of Color for Lasting Change
CAN TV
August 13, 2020
Congressman Schneider Announces Series Of Virtual Events
The Patch
August 13, 2020
COVID-19 Worsening Vast Wage Gap for Black Women
WBEZ
August 11, 2020
An Advocate Shares Her Motivation Behind Being a Part of Women’s Movement
Free Spirit Media
August 3, 2020
Women & Covid 19: Unequal Risk
Streetwise
July 15, 2020
Women Employed announcements about virtual upcoming events
Free Spirit Media
May 22, 2020
Could COVID-19 Set Economic Equality Back?
Worth
May 14, 2020
Women Employed’s Virtual Luncheon Convened Leaders from Across Sectors to Discuss COVID Impacts on Economy and Working Women
MarketWatch
May 12, 2020
More Than 2,000 Illinoisans Sign Petition Urging Leaders to Enact Paid Sick Time
Rockford Register Star
May 5, 2020
Women Bear Brunt Of Pandemic, Advocate Says
WBBM
April 28, 2020
The 21st Show: Women Make Up Large Share of Essential Workforce
Illinois Public Media
March 8, 2020
6 Incredible Charities That Support Women’s Financial Independence
HerMoney
February 28, 2020
Chicago to Mark 2020 Equal Pay Day on Latina Equal Pay Day
The Daily Herald
February 28, 2020
Equal Pay Day, Latina Equal Pay Day rally planned
Windy City Times
February 21, 2020
Activists and House Lawmakers are Demanding That Women Workers BE HEARD
Ms. Magazine
February 13, 2020
The Push For Paid Family Leave Grows Stronger
NPR IL
February 4, 2020
Things To Do in Chicago Today | Feb. 4
Chicago Tribune
December 20, 2019
In the workplace, women have it worse
Crain's Chicago Business
December 9, 2019
City Club of Chicago: Unfinished Business – Closing the Gender Equity Gap for Women and Girls in Chicago
WGN Radio
December 8, 2019
11 Nonprofits Making a Major Impact in Chicago
Better
December 5, 2019
An Interview Featuring Women Employed
National Diversity Council News
November 19, 2019
Commentary: Rachel Maddow and other debate moderators should challenge Democratic candidates on health, equity and safety for women
Chicago Tribune
November 14, 2019
Conversations for Equal Pay Podcast with Cherita Ellens
Lean In Women of Color
November 5, 2019
Advancing Inclusion Through Pay Equity: The ‘No Salary History’ Law and Beyond
HR Leader
October 16, 2019
The wage gap is not (just) your mama’s problem
The Chicago Reader
September 30, 2019
A new Illinois law prohibits employers from asking job applicants for their pay history. Here’s what that means.
Chicago Tribune
September 30, 2019
Ban on Use of Wage Histories Takes Effect in Illinois
Bloomberg Law
September 27, 2019
Illinois’ new wage history law takes effect this weekend. Here’s what you need to know.
Crain's Chicago Business
August 21, 2019
Joan Esposito: Live, Local, & Progressive with Sharmili Majmudar (1:06:00)
WCPT 820 Radio
August 20, 2019
Commentary: It takes 20 months for a black woman to earn what a man earns in a year. We can fix that.
Chicago Tribune
August 19, 2019
Schneider panel: Gender pay gap hurts individuals, this country’s economy
Chicago Tribune
August 9, 2019
New statewide sexual harassment protections become law
Crain's Chicago Business
July 31, 2019
Gov. Pritzker signs wage history bill preventing employers from asking job applicants previous pay
ABC 7 News
July 31, 2019
Gobernador Pritzker firma proyecto de ley que impide que los empleadores pregunten a los solicitantes sobre historial salarial
Univision Chicago
July 31, 2019
Pritzker signs law barring employers from asking applicants’ pay history
WGN News
July 31, 2019
Pritzker firma ley para combatir la discriminación salarial
Telemundo Chicago
July 31, 2019
Law banning salary history will be life-changing for workers
Crain's Chicago Business
July 18, 2019
Chicago News Report, July 15: Protest in Support of Equal Pay for Women Soccer Players (starts at 18:45)
Medill News Service
July 16, 2019
Soccer fans, activists rally at U.S. Soccer headquarters for equal pay
Chicago Tribune
July 16, 2019
200,000 petition signatures demanding equal pay for women’s soccer team delivered to U.S. Soccer Federation
Chicago Sun-Times
July 16, 2019
Protests Outside US Soccer HQ Show An Escalation Of The USWNT’s Equal Pay Fight
SB Nation: All For XI
July 16, 2019
Equal pay advocates rally at U.S. Soccer Headquarters in Chicago
WGN
June 4, 2019
Illinois Sexual Harassment and Pay Equity Bills Head to Governor
Bloomberg Law
May 1, 2019
Joan Esposito Live: Interview with Cherita Ellens (starts at 1:30:15)
WCPT 820 Radio
April 2, 2019
Everyone Can Do Something: Advancing Gender Equity in the Workplace
1871
March 29, 2019
Commentary: What Chicago’s first female African-American mayor can do for girls, women
Chicago Tribune
March 21, 2019
Illinois Bill Aims To Restrict Wage Discrimination
Patch
March 21, 2019
Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Women’s History Month
Shelby County News
March 21, 2019
Equal Pay Legislation Advances to Senate, Stuart Calls for Support with Equal Pay Petition
River Bender
March 7, 2019
Celebrating Womanhood
Lawndale News
February 20, 2019
Historic minimum wage increase will affect 1.4 million Illinoisans
Illinois Business Journal
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