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Mayor Johnson announces expansion of summer jobs program
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced an expansion of the city’s summer jobs program on the heels of a violent holiday weekend, NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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Chicago's minimum wage to increase Monday. Here's a breakdown of the changes
Many Chicago workers will be in for a midsummer raise, with a yearly incremental hourly minimum wage increase and a new paid time off policy slated to take effect at the start of next month, among other measures.
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Barack Obama, Brandon Johnson react to President Joe Biden's debate performance
Former President Barack Obama and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson were among the prominent Democrats who shared their thoughts on President Joe Biden’s rough performance during Thursday night’s presidential debate.
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Biden, Trump return to campaign trail after debate
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump were back on the campaign trail Friday after Thursday night’s debate left some voters looking for another option. NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski takes a look at what happened, and where the race for the White House goes from here.
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Here's how Ed Burke's sentence compares with George Ryan's, Rod Blagojevich's and other aldermen's
A judge on Monday handed prison time to former Chicago Ald. Ed Burke, who was arguably the most powerful member of the Chicago City Council for decades, as he was sentenced on corruption charges. Burke was sentenced to two years behind bars and a $2 million fine after he was convicted of illegally using his power to win private law…
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Burke sentenced to prison in federal corruption case
Longtime Chicago Ald. Ed Burke was sentenced to prison and a hefty fine after a conviction in his federal corruption case. Mary Ann Ahern has all the details.
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Mayor Johnson announces expansion of emergency victims fund
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a $6 million expansion of the city’s emergency victims fund Thursday, NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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City officials debate addition of digital billboards to Chicago Riverwalk
Members of Chicago City Council are debating if digital billboards could be headed to the tourist-friendly Chicago Riverwalk as officials look to raise much needed revenue.
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City officials debate addition of digital billboards to Chicago Riverwalk
Members of Chicago City Council are debating the addition of digital billboards to the Chicago Riverwalk, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Minimum wage increase, new paid time off ordinance to take effect in Chicago July 1
Chicago’s One Fair Wage ordinance, set to take effect next month, will increase the minimum wage for thousands of service industry workers currently earning sub-minimum wages. Over the next five years, these workers will see their base pay rise to $15.80 an hour, with additional earnings from tips.
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Chicago alderman sleeping in tent outside to bring attention to area violence
An alderman from Chicago’s South Side plans to sleep outside in a tent until the crime problem in his ward is fixed.
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Chicago alderman sleeping in tent outside to bring attention to area violence
An alderman from Chicago’s South Side plans to sleep outside in a tent until the crime problem in his ward is fixed. Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Mayor Johnson addresses effort to recall him following City Council meeting
Following a lengthy Chicago City Council meeting, Mayor Brandon Johnson addressed the effort to recall him from his position, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Chicago's judicial community, local officials pay tribute to federal judge Harry Leinenweber
Chicago’s judicial community is mourning the loss of a well-respected federal judge who presided over several very high-profile trials.
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Chicago's judicial community, local officials pay tribute to federal judge Harry Leinenweber
Chicago’s judicial community is mourning the loss of a well-respected federal judge who presided over several very high-profile trials.
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Illinois' minimum wage isn't going up July 1, but several locations will see a change
Illinois’ minimum wage may not be going up at the start of July, but some locations will still be seeing a raise.
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Minimum wage increase takes effect July 1st
Many Chicago workers will be in for a midsummer raise, with a yearly incremental hourly minimum wage increase and a new paid time off policy slated to take effect at the start of next month, among other measures.
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Here's how much will minimum wage increase in Chicago on July 1
Many Chicago workers will be in for a midsummer raise, with a yearly incremental hourly minimum wage increase and a new paid time off policy slated to take effect at the start of next month, among other measures.
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Minimum wage increase, new paid time off ordinance to take effect in Chicago July 1
Many Chicago workers will be in for a midsummer raise, with a yearly incremental hourly minimum wage increase and a new paid time off policy slated to take effect at the start of next month, among other measures.
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Chicago alderwoman coming under fire for social media post many consider antisemitic
33rd Ward Chicago Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez is coming under fire from constituents and colleagues for a social media post many are considering to be antisemitic. NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.