Chicago Community and Workers' Rights

Hot weather can affect anyone, but older adults, young children, people with chronic medical conditions, and outdoor workers are at greater risk for heat-related illness.

As temperatures rise, take a few simple steps to protect yourself and those around you. Checking in on friends, family, and neighbors can make a big difference during periods of extreme heat.

If you need a place to cool off, find a cooling center near you: https://ow.ly/WqwU50ZigXm

💵📈 ¡A partir del 1 de julio de 2026 aumenta el salario mínimo en Chicago y Cook County!

✅ Chicago: $17.05 por hora ($12.96 para trabajadores que reciben propinas).
✅ Cook County: $15.40 por hora ($9.25 para trabajadores que reciben propinas).

Estos aumentos representan un avance en la lucha por salarios más justos para las y los trabajadores. Conocer tus derechos es el primer paso para defenderlos.
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💵📈 Starting July 1, 2026, the minimum wage will increase in Chicago and Cook County!

✅ Chicago: $17.05 per hour ($12.96 for tipped workers).
✅ Cook County: $15.40 per hour ($9.25 for tipped workers).

These increases are an important step toward fairer wages for working people. Knowing your rights is the first step to protecting them.