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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1493, Hartmann Schedel's Nuremberg Chronicle, one of the best-documented early printed books, is published. In 1876, Max Jacob, French poet, painter, and critic (died 1944) was born. In 1927, Jack Harshman, American baseball player (died 2013) was born. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Minimum wages rise in Chicago

Off The Press

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July 1, 2026

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Minimum wages have gone up for workers in Chicago and Cook County, but efforts to raise state and federal minimums remain on hold. As of July 1, Chicago’s minimum wage is 17.05 per hour for employers with four workers or more, up from 16.60 the day before. The 12.96 minimum for tipped workers remains in []...Click to read more

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Illinois Policy Institute

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· Jun 30, 2026

Chicago minimum wage increases could reduce opportunities

Hourly pay in the city rises every year per ordinance. On July 1 it goes to 17.05. The post Chicago minimum wage increases could reduce opportunities appeared first on Illinois Policy.

Hot Air

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· Jun 27, 2026

Minimum Wage Fail

Minimum Wage Fail

Eyewitness News Bahamas

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· Jul 3, 2026

Munroe: No Legislation Yet on Proposed Salary Increase

Munroe: No Legislation Yet on Proposed Salary Increase

Korea Times News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Labor, management narrow gap in minimum wage proposals to $0.57

Labor, management narrow gap in minimum wage proposals to $0.57

Wirepoints

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· Jun 27, 2026

Illinois: Don’t let Social Security safe harbor compliance become a blank check for Tier 2 benefit expansion – Reason Foundation

Illinois cannot afford that sleight of hand. If the minimum compliance fix is needed, enact the narrow salary-cap alignment after seeking IRS confirmation.

PBD Podcast

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· Jun 29, 2026

The $25 Minimum Wage: Promise or Disaster?

A nationwide $25 minimum wage may sound fair on the surface, but the economic impact isn't the same everywhere. This video argues that large businesses in expensive metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, New York City, and Chicago are generally better positioned to absorb higher labor costs. In contrast, small businesses in lower-cost cities and rural communities may struggle to survive under the same federal mandate. The discussion explores how differences in local wages, operating costs, and cost of living can make a one-size-fits-all minimum wage policy much more difficult for small-town employers than for major corporations in large cities.

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Related coverage for "Minimum wages rise in Chicago": Illinois Policy Institute — Chicago minimum wage increases could reduce opportunities. Hot Air — Minimum Wage Fail. Eyewitness News Bahamas — Munroe: No Legislation Yet on Proposed Salary Increase. Korea Times News — Labor, management narrow gap in minimum wage proposals to $0.57. Wirepoints — Illinois: Don’t let Social Security safe harbor compliance become a blank check for Tier 2 benefit expansion – Reason Foundation. PBD Podcast — The $25 Minimum Wage: Promise or Disaster?