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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

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