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flag Illinois bill seeks to raise caregiver wages to $16/hour and ride rates to $12, with no funding plan.

flag An Illinois House bill proposes raising senior caregiver wages to $16.00 per hour and transportation service rates to $12.00 per ride, a significant increase from current levels, with changes taking effect 30 to 60 days after enactment if passed. flag The legislation aims to improve pay for essential services in northern and western Chicago suburbs but does not specify funding. flag Meanwhile, national trends show a decline in women’s full-time employment since 2019, linked to pandemic-related caregiving demands, though women’s median wages have risen steadily, with a 6.6% increase in 2021. flag Despite progress, women remain overrepresented in lower-paying sectors, and a gender wage gap persists.

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