how old do you have to be to work illinois?
<answer> In Illinois, children as young as 14 year old can be working as cashiers, or other non-labor-intensive jobs. <context> How Old Do You Have To Be To Work In Illinois? By Davey W | Submitted On June 02, 2012 In Illinois, the child labor laws are significantly less than most other states. On very rare occasions in other states in the Union, children below 16 can work (if they are working for someone who isn't their parents). In Illinois, children as young as 14 year old can be working as cashiers, or other non-labor-intensive jobs.