City Council committee could delay tipped minimum wage increase with new ordinance

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date May 12, 2026, 11 a.m.
Last Updated May 12, 2026, 11 a.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/city-council-committee-delay-tipped-minimum-wage-increase-new-ordinance/

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The City Council's workforce development committee is expected to vote on an ordinance Tuesday that would delay a raise for tipped workers in Chicago. Tipped workers in Chicago currently make a subminimum wage of $12.62 an hour, while the full minimum wage for most workers is $16.60. The next wage ...