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Cook County issues notice to Minimum Wage Ordinance

Today, Cook County issued a notice to employees regarding the Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO).

Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $13.00. The minimum wage is $6.60 for tipped employees.

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Budget and Financial

President Preckwinkle Observes Gun Violence Awareness Day with Call to Action

Cook County Health and Justice Advisory Council Allocate Resources for Violence Prevention

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Health

President Preckwinkle Lauds the Illinois General Assembly for Advancing Legislation that Strengthens Cook County

Today, Cook County Board President applauded legislative efforts in Springfield benefitting residents of Cook County.

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Community

Cook County's First Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance Goes into Effect June 1

Today, June 1, all provisions of the Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance (RTLO), legislation which, for the first time, provides protections for the more than 245,000 suburban renter households and their landlords, goes into effect.

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Housing and Property

County Officials and Suburban Mayors Push for Statewide Homeowner Relief, Increased Capacity for Municipalities to Rescue Vacant Buildings

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today joined a coalition of suburban mayors and other local leaders to support the systemic reforms proposed in the Homeowner Relief and Community Recovery Act.

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Housing and Property