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Bailey surprises City Council, apologies to Chicago

Chicago restaurants fighting for survival amid rising food, labor and operating costs and the inflation-linked decline in their customer base got a temporary break Wednesday at the expense of their tipped employees. The City Council agreed to freeze the hourly pay of Chicago’s tipped workers at 76%...

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What happened Bailey surprises City Council, apologies to Chicago.
The headline split One side frames it as "City Council approves compromise that freezes hourly pay for tipped workers". The other frames it as "Bailey surprises City Council, apologies to Chicago".
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Left / center-leftCity Council approves compromise that freezes hourly pay for tipped workers

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CenterBailey surprises City Council, apologies to Chicago

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Chicago Sun-TimesNews report · May 20, 9:20 PM

City Council approves compromise that freezes hourly pay for tipped workers

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Chicago restaurants fighting for survival amid rising food, labor and operating costs and the inflation-linked decline in their customer base got a temporary break Wednesday at the expense...

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WGN NewsNews report · May 20, 9:20 PM

Bailey surprises City Council, apologies to Chicago

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CHICAGO — At Chicago City Council meeting Wednesday, Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey delivered a message during council's public comment period. Bailey stepped up to the mic...

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