Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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small-business
  • by david hall
Clock has started on 5-year plan that'll raise wages for Chicago's tipped workers

Starting Monday, the tipped minimum wage is increasing from $9.48 per hour to $11.02. Wages for tipped workers will rise annually until 2028, to reach parity with the city’s standard minimum wage.

columnists
  • by david hall
Biden's debate debacle adds wild card uncertainty to Chicago's Democratic National Convention

If the president stays in the race, as it seems he will, the question will be which Joe Biden will show up in Chicago to accept his nomination — the faltering debater or a president fit to serve?

pride
  • by david hall
Trimmed and tightened Pride Parade is as jubilant as ever: 'It's still Pride'

Mayor Brandon Johnson waved a Pride flag and Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas twirled a baton. The route was shortened and fewer floats were admitted this year, but that didn't take away from the fun.

environment
  • by david hall
Piping plover chicks hatch on the shore in Waukegan

Three of four eggs hatched Thursday. The fourth egg was still being incubated and monitored by officials. The bird species is considered endangered in the Great Lakes region.