The National Employment Law Project recently released a report that explains why a $15 minimum wage is needed across Illinois — not just in the Chicago area.

If you are opening a new business in Illinois, it is worth your time to read the fact sheet (PDF).

“With the cost of living rising, even single workers in low-cost regions of Illinois will soon need $15 an hour to cover the basics – and workers in many regions and families with children need even more than $15.”