Chicago raised its minimum wage two years ago, but some still earn less
CHICAGO ââ Maria Leon, a single mother of three, says she worked for years in two Chicago restaurants for less than the city's minimum wage.
Last year, she sued the restaurants, which have the same owner, alleging they were violating city, state and federal wage laws. The two sides settled, but Leon believes it's important to speak up on the matter.
"You can't be silent. There are a lot of businesses who are doing this and we just sit there
