Grace Erwin

1 day ago | nbcchicago.com | Grace Erwin

The minimum wage in Chicago will increase starting July 1, according to Mayor Brandon Johnson. The city's mayor along with the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection announced updates to labor laws Wednesday. The updates included a minimum wage raise, changes to paid leave and paid sick ordinances and more. Every July 1, under the Minimum Wage Ordinance, the city's minimum wage increases.

4 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Grace Erwin

June marks the start of Pride Month, and Chicago is offering up plenty of events to celebrate. Here's a rundown of some events happening in the area. The Pride Parade in Chicago takes place starting at 11 a.m. June 29. One of the largest in the world, Chicago's parade features local drag queens, celebrities and performers. The 54th annual parade steps off at North Broadway Avenue and West Montrose Avenue, heading south.

4 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Grace Erwin

The NASCAR Chicago Street Race is coming back to the Windy City this summer. The race itself will take place July 5 and 6, and the city will see traffic pattern effects leading up to the event. Here's a rundown of streets that will be closed, according to the City of Chicago. • June 19: Full closure of Balbo Drive from Columbus Drive to DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

5 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Grace Erwin

Chicago's beloved Millennium Park is bringing back its series of classic summer events. From movie nights, to concerts, to summer workout classes- there's something for everyone. The summer events have become a staple of the warmer seasons in Chicago, and this year is set up to be no exception. Here's a rundown of the events, according to The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The Millennium Park Summer Film Series kicks off July 1 and continues each Tuesday through Aug. 19.

5 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Grace Erwin

A man was airlifted to a hospital in Rockford after suffering serious injuries during a multi-vehicle crash in unincorporated Harvard Sunday. According to police, the Harvard Fire Protection District was dispatched around 2:37 p.m. to the area of Route 173 and Crowley Road after 911 calls reported a crash. When crews arrived, they confirmed the crash between a semi-truck and SUV had moderate to heavy damage, police said.