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Group: Raising minimum wage could cause drastic inflation | Illinois

(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers have proposed raising the state’s minimum wage to $27 per hour in 2032, but an employment policy researcher says the move could trigger drastic inflation. House Bill 5367 and Senate Bill 3821 provide for incremental increases, starting on July 1st of this year. Citing research by economists and Bureau […]

Jeanne A. Varel | Moss Funeral Home

Jeanne A. Varel, age 67, of Bartelso, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at her home. She was born November 22, 1958, in Belleville, a daughter of Hildegunde (nee Keitel) Valerius of Belleville and the late Melvin Valerius.   In addition to her mother, Jeanne is survived by her loving husband, Gregory Varel, whom she […]