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Congressional progressives introduce $25 federal minimum wage plan | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Progressive lawmakers in Washington D.C. introduced legislationTuesday that would increase he federal minimum wage to $25 per hour. The proposal – put forward by of Illinois members of Congress – could have severe impacts on businesses across the country, according to critics. U.S. Reps. Delia Ramirez, D-IL, Chuy Garcia, D-IL, and […]
Steven M. “Choggie” Rakers | Moss Funeral Home
Steven M. “Choggie” Rakers, age 71, of Carlyle, and formerly of Trenton and New Baden, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at his home. He was born July 5, 1954, in Belleville, a son of the late Cletus “Butch” and Margie (nee Schubert) Rakers. Steve married Sandy Rakers (nee Scott) on October 30, 1999, […]
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