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Illinois Heat & Safety: Illinois DOT is warning drivers to slow down during peak roadside mowing season, with crews working through mid-August to protect workers, motorists, and pollinator habitat. Local Cooling Help: Kankakee County is opening multiple cooling centers during a heat advisory, including libraries and health department sites, plus free bus cooling when the heat index hits 100. Springfield Police Investigation: Springfield police are investigating a newly opened hair salon tied to a prior massage-parlor operation; FOIA requests were denied because the case is still active. Chicago Economy & Work: Chicago’s minimum wage rises July 1 to $17.05, a move that supporters say helps workers while critics warn it could cut entry-level opportunities for teens. Business & Real Estate: A Jewel Osco-anchored Wicker Park shopping center sold for $70M, signaling continued demand for grocery-anchored retail even as Chicago retail deals slow. Food Buzz: Portillo’s is launching a limited-time “Char’diniera Dog” with giardiniera and provolone. Tech & Education: AI cheating accusations are rising nationwide, leaving students facing serious misconduct proceedings amid disputed detection reliability. Insurance Industry: Xceedance won three awards at PropertyCasualty360’s Insurance Luminaries, including AI-enabled claims innovation recognition.

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Chicago minimum wage increases July 1, but tipped worker jump delayed

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