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Illinois Lawmakers just gave themselves a 17% Salary Increase

It would be nice to be able to give yourself a boost in pay…

Illinois lawmakers thought so too because they just increased their annual salary by 17%. That brings their pay up from $72,906 to $85,000.

The sun rises over the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., Wednesday, October 20, 2021. The state is the top employer in Sangamon County. [Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register] © Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register / USA TODAY NETWORK

The governor’s salary rises from $190,700 to $205,700. Governor J. B. Pritzker however does not collect a salary for his political role.

Source: Chicago Tribune

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