A pandemic that wreaked havoc on restaurants might also have produced a silver lining at least that’s the hope of Mayor Lori Lightfoot as she moves to make permanent the outdoor dining provisions prompted by COVID-19.
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“To Chicago’s businesses, I want to say loud and clear: Labor laws are not optional. We will hold you accountable,” said a city official on consumer protection.
Some changes are coming soon for Chicago’s workers. July 1, a scheduled increase to the minimum wage takes effect, as well as enhancements to the Fair Workweek Ordinance.