The Illinois attorney general is suing the owner of a Lockport McDonald’s, alleging 550 violations of child labor law.

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The restaurant allegedly worked children aged 14 and 15 years old for longer than 8 hours without rest and meal breaks.

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The Illinois Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against the owner of the Lockport McDonald's on Ninth Street.