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Chicago TribuneThursday, 21 May 2026
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Trial looms for trustee, others
Charges stemming from ICE protest have been nightmare for progressive Oak Park politician
Positions the city council's decision primarily as a political setback for the mayor, focusing on legislative mechanics and compromise rather than the immediate economic impact on hospitality workers.
Chicago had previously passed an ordinance to phase out the subminimum wage for tipped workers. The city council has now voted to delay these scheduled increases, marking a significant pause in local progressive economic policy.
“dealing big blow to Johnson's agenda”
“Scrutiny of local governance”
Tipped wage raises frozen
Aldermen vote to stop increases for at least 2 years, dealing big blow to Johnson’s agenda
Board to cap drug prices on table
Bill is part of push by Dems to address affordability crisis
Outlines state legislative efforts to control prescription costs, noting the partisan divide over the proposed regulatory board.
US indicts ex-Cuba leader Raúl Castro
Reports factually on the federal indictment regarding a 1996 plane shootdown.
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