While new laws and ordinances typically take effect at the start of the year, several local and state measures will come into effect just past the halfway point of 2023.
In addition to seven public acts approved by Illinois lawmakers and signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, changes to the minimum wage in both Chicago and suburban Cook County take effect on July 1.
A look at the notable changes Chicago-area and Illinois residents can expect come the start of July can be found below:
A yearly minimum wage increase is set to take effect in Chicago at the start of next month, alongside updated provisions in the Fair Workweek Ordinance, Mayor Brandon Johnson's office announced on Tuesday.
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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