•July 29, 2026• The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has published the 2026 prevailing wage rates for construction trades in every county across Illinois. The updated rates took effect Wednesday, July 15, 2026, following IDOL’s annual statewide survey conducted in June pursuant to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. The Act requires workers on publicly funded construction and infrastructure projects to be paid wages that reflect local standards…
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