The minimum wage increases for workers in Chicago and Cook County take effect Wednesday.

The new hourly rate is $17.05 in Chicago and $15.40 across Cook County. Jose Uribe with the group Arise Chicago joins us to ...

Minimum wages have gone up for workers in Chicago and Cook County, but efforts to raise state and federal minimums remain on ...

In Cook County, the minimum wage increases to $15.40 per-hour for non-tipped employees and $9.25 per-hour for tipped employees. In Illinois, the minimum wage for workers over 18 is $15 per-hour, for ...

A number of new laws went into effect in Illinois Wednesday, including ones that impact drivers licenses, how much you’ll pay for gas in Illinois and more. But did the state’s minimum wage change?

In Michigan’s 11th Congressional District, Democrats will head to the polls on Aug. 4, to choose a likely successor for Rep.

Gun rights advocates are closely watching the Supreme Court after the justices agreed to hear a challenge to Cook County, Illinois' assault weapons ban.

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, one of the centerpiece events is already welcoming visitors to the National Mall.

Demand for these portable gas cylinders creatively named after kids plunged after prices doubled following the West Asia war, ...

At Hotel Nikko, two San Francisco hotel restaurants are rising above the rest thanks to the attention of a celebrated new executive chef.

This umami-packed furikake egg salad sandwich combines mayo-rich eggs, Dijon mustard, dill, and pickle brine on soft bread, creating a perfect lunch or snack for any warm day.

This strawberry gooey butter cake combines a crispy-edged yellow cake with a tart lemony strawberry swirl and a thin cream ...