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Oak Lawn renews business license amnesty

Oak Lawn renews business license amnesty

Illinois Policy Institute research inspired Oak Lawn to waive licensing fees for hundreds of businesses in the village. The village board unanimously voted to extend the amnesty.

By Dylan Sharkey

Chicago eliminates subminimum wage for tipped workers

Chicago eliminates subminimum wage for tipped workers

Tipped workers in Chicago will be phased into the city’s $15.80 minimum wage. Proponents said higher wages will help staffing shortages, but opponents said it will lead to higher costs, fewer jobs and maybe backfire for tipped workers’ pay.

By Dylan Sharkey

TTX joins major companies leaving Chicago

TTX joins major companies leaving Chicago

Rail car company TTX is heading for North Carolina, adding to the list of corporations formerly headquartered in Chicago. Companies such as McDonald’s and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange could be next.

By Dylan Sharkey