Friday | 07/02/2021 | #Jenettesplaining ep. 17: Live News and Aurora Updates

Your pre-weekend news is here! Good morning to all of you lovely people. It's Friday and we're her for another episode of #Jenettesplaining with much to cover. So without delay, here's the news:   - Minimum wage in Chicago has been raised to $15 an hour! The fight still continues for progressive wages nationwide. Read the article here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-chicago-minimum-wage-increase-15-20210701-gcoy43qs2rfjhm64sljsstaa3m-story.html?fbclid=IwAR1_LZYMMi5iXq_wmW3dgOklyXP1Q_EhbH9CMQTMR5uY60pozvHu5fL5WAQ  - Economic development is a priority of our administration as the city recovers from the pandemic. Read about what the city has planned here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-invest-st-0630-20210629-4tmgh435wbajtnq6u3eymohqiq-story.html?fbclid=IwAR2YLFFkOL9Ss7JTHf1YvI2OMW7oa18lGrX4KJKd0pcMEjChCpAnUo9bSr4  - Our friends of Fox Valley United Way are having their very first Halloween Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk! This is a great fundraising event, the proceeds of which will ensure financial support for our children. The date will take place on Oct. 17th at 9 am at Phillips Park. Sponsorships are available and registration is required. Click this link to register: https://www.foxvalleyunitedway.org/halloween-hustle-5k-1-mile-fun-walk/ And just like that we made it to 4th Of July weekend! There's fireworks tonight, have fun and be safe. The parade is on Sunday so keep your eyes peeled for your favorite host out there on the streets. Let's all have a wonderful weekend, we'll see you back here on Monday. Peace! 🎙🇺🇸 #podcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in everyday to our FB Live from 8 am to 9 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Twitter: goodmorningaur1 Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora #aurorail #positivevibes #positiveenergy #downtownaurora #spotify #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorning #podcast #goodmorningaurora #localnews #friday #news #dailynews #morningnews