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Chicago

Minimum wages rise in Chicago, Cook County

Jim Talamonti | The Center Square - July 1, 2026

Cook County’s minimum wage increased from $15 to $15.40 on Wednesday, and the tipped minimum rose from $9 to $9.25. #minimumwages #centersquare #workers

Community

Illinois Labor Department Reaches Agreement with Allied Universal Over Wage Claims

Silence DoGood - April 21, 2026

As part of the settlement, 25 wage claims totaling about $20,000 will be paid to affected workers. Allied Universal will also pay a $37,000 penalty to the state’s Wage Theft Enforcement Fund. #agreement #wage

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