Members of the Chicago Restaurant Opportunities Center (ROC) visited my office to show their support and gratitude for supporting Senate Bill 1565 which would increase the minimum wage in Illinois from $8.25 by $.50 a year plus inflation until the minimum wage reaches its "historic level," the equivalent of $1.60 in 1968. The measure did not pass through the General Assembly this year but has strong support from many legislators who have vowed to continue to advocate on its behalf.