Column: Ordinance that would end tipped minimum wage in Chicago restaurants could ripple downstate – State Journal-Register (Springfield)

"As consumers, we can expect to see a domino effect with similar legislation in more cities and states. Evanston, a suburb of Chicago, has announced they are looking at a similar law. The main proponent of the proposals is the 'One Fair Wage,' a labor advocacy group backed by the Service Employees International Union. There are current initiatives in Washington D.C., Michigan, Boston, and New York. Seven states have eliminated the tip credit."