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Posted inSWNH Business
City Council votes 49-1 to freeze tipped wage for 2 years
Starting in year three, the tipped wage will rise with the Consumer Price Index. If minimum wage climbs 2.5 percent on July 1, 2026, as expected, the tipped wage will rise to $12.93.
Posted inChicago - Clearing
Alderman calls for answers on broken domestic violence system
“There are more than 72,000 outstanding warrants” in Cook County, said Ald. Silvana Tabares said. “These are people on our streets and they should not be walking freely in our neighborhood.”
Posted inChicago - Garfield Ridge
Alderman Tabares opens new ward office in Garfield Ridge
The alderman’s new office, which offers Saturday hours, handles permits, events and resource information and other services.
Posted inSWNH Top News
Tails of Redemption: how shelter dogs became therapy dogs
Cook County helps shelter dogs find their purpose — and change lives along the way.
Posted inSWNH Top News
Southwest side aldermen demand answers on stalled gunshot detection contract
CPD, deputy mayor for community safety, Office of Emergency Management and other key officials skipped the hearing.
Posted inSWNH New News
Mayor’s refusal to deploy gunshot detection system sparks city council hearing demand
Mayor Johnson accused of deliberately blocking gunshot detection system replacement on Chicago’s southwest side, leaving residents without protection for 18 months.
Posted inDVN New News
La Grange, Burbank, Brookfield schools get state grants for nature field trips
La Grange, Burbank and Brookfield schools receive grants cover transportation, substitute teachers, and other trip expenses.
Posted inBusiness
Alderman Quinn seeks compromise on tipped worker pay after failed veto override
Chicago tipped wage ordinance survives mayor’s veto.
Posted inNew News
Illinois Senate backs bill to expand veteran suicide prevention with FDA-approved therapies
llinois Senate extends veteran mental health council through 2027, expanding access to FDA-approved breakthrough therapies for suicide prevention.