Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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Cook County to raise minimum wage this summer

May 30, 2023

Cook County is set to increase its minimum wage this summer to $13.70 for non-tipped workers and $8 for tipped workers, according to a news release by the Cook County President’s Office.  Beginning...

Evanston workers to see $13 minimum wage by 2020

October 27, 2016

Evanston workers will see their minimum wage raised to $13 an hour over the next four years, after the Cook County Board approved the incremental increase on Wednesday. Starting in July, wages will...

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