Changes to the minimum wage in Chicago and suburban Cook County are among the new laws set to begin when July rolls around, including others impacting everyday life.
Seven public acts approved by Illinois lawmakers and signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker will take effect including the city of Chicago's Fair workweek ordinance, the end of Illinois' grocery tax suspension and changes to school holidays
Here's a breakdown of the changes residents can expect in Chicago, the suburbs and beyond starting on July 1:
A yearly minimum wage increase is set to take effect in Chicago at the start of July, alongside updated provisions in the Fair Workweek Ordinance, Mayor Brandon Johnson's office announced.
Chicago's hourly minimum wage is set to increase from $15.40 to $15.80 for employers with 21 or more employees, with an increase from $14.50 to $15 for employers with four to 20 employees.
Additionally, the hourly minimum wage for tipped employees will increase from $9.24 to $9.48 for employees of large businesses, while tipped employees of smaller businesses will see their minimum wage increase from $8.70 to $9.
This year's increase marks the final adjustment of a yearly incremental minimum wage increase that culminated in small business employees reaching a minimum wage of $15 per hour.
The city's Fair Workweek Ordinance will also introduce updated compensation metrics beginning on July 1.
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