Street light. For other uses, see Streetlight (disambiguation). A street light, light pole, lamppost, street lamp, light standard, or lamp standard is a raised source of light on the edge of a road or walkway. Modern lamps may also have light-sensitive photocells that activate automatically when light is or is not needed: dusk, dawn, or the onset of dark weather.
The cost of living in Illinois (IL) is higher than the nationwide average. The average yearly pay in Illinois is $52,590.00, which is higher than the U.S. average annual salary by $2,782.00. The consumer price index (CPI) of 235 in Illinois is 0.86% higher than the U.S. city average CPI of 233.
Updated September 24, 2016. Definition: The cost of living adjustment (COLA) is an increase in income that keeps up with the cost of living. It's applied to wages, salaries, and benefits. COLA is used for union agreements, CEOs and other executives, and retiree benefits. The government includes COLA for recipients of Social Security benefits.