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Minimum wages rise in Chicago, Cook County

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

Newest development Jul 1, 2026 · 3 reportsMinimum wages rise in Chicago, Cook County

(The Center Square) – Minimum wages have gone up for workers in Chicago and Cook County, but efforts to raise state and federal minimums remain on hold.

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  1. Chicago minimum wage increases could reduce opportunities

    Headline from Illinois Policy ·

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    Minimum wages rise in Chicago, Cook County

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

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  1. Illinois Policy

    Chicago minimum wage increases could reduce opportunities (opens Illinois Policy)

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    Hourly pay in the city rises every year per ordinance. On July 1 it goes to $17.05.

  2. WGN Chicago

    Chicago and Cook County minimum wage hike takes effect Wednesday: What to know (opens WGN Chicago)

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    Chicago and Cook County have increased the minimum wage for many workers, with employers with four or more workers in Chicago now required to pay at least $17.05/hr and employers in Cook County required to pay at least $15.40/hr for workers 18 years and older.

  3. ABC 7 Chicago

    Chicago, Cook County minimum wage increases take effect Wednesday (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    Wednesday is the start of July and with that comes new laws that go into effect.

  4. WFMZ Allentown

    Minimum wages rise in Chicago, Cook County (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    (The Center Square) – Minimum wages have gone up for workers in Chicago and Cook County, but efforts to raise state and federal minimums remain on hold.

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