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As swine flu fears grow, Mexican consulate says don't panic

As city and federal officials evaluate the threat of swine flu, the Mexican Consulate is urging the public to stay calm, saying the threat has been diminished.

6 months ago | Alex Parker

Teacher crowd rallies for union effort at charter school

The effort to unionize at Chicago International Charter School garners support from American Federation of Teachers and hundreds of Chicago teacher union members who gathered yesterday.

6 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Former UNITE HERE local can keep historic building -- for now

Federal court case continues on splinter of unions.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

Feds take over Hull House pension

One of Chicago's oldest nonprofits says it faced insolvency because of declining income and the high cost of its pension plan. Workers are not expected to see reduced benefits due to the takeover.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

No honeymoon for Rodriguez at CTA

As Richard Rodriguez takes charge of the Chicago Transit Authority, he will face old financial challenges and new ones, including how to manage hundreds of millions of federal dollars.

8 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Nonprofit spurs development in poor neighborhoods

Small landlords around the city are having trouble getting loans to keep up their buildings. But a community lender is helping those owners rehab and keep housing affordable in Chicago.

8 months ago | Megan Cottrell

Health inspectors close Near West Side restaurant after finding cockroaches

City health inspectors shut down the Aroma on Randolph restaurant after a customer complained about roaches in the cooking area and a lack of soap and hand towels in the bathroom.

8 months ago | Alex Parker

CTA, RTA at odds over Chicago transit system deficit

The Chicago Transit Authority and the Regional Transit Authority agree the CTA has a serious budget deficit. But they are tens of millions of dollars apart in the assessment of the problem - and can't say why.

8 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

CTA workers could face job cuts

The Chicago Transit Authority Board of Trustees Wednesday may vote to cut jobs at the cash-strapped agency at its meeting. The agency is still reeling during the recession.

8 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Contract extensions canceled for two City Colleges teachers

City College of Chicago instructors had their contracts extended by mistake last week, officials say. Today, the Board of Trustees reversed that decision. Union officials expressed dismay.

8 months ago | Peter Sachs

Teachers and parents to discuss where to go next on school issue

Chicago public schools officials are likely to clash with a group of parents and teachers' over proposed school closures, part of the mayor's long-term plan to improve city schools.

10 months ago | Claire Bushey

CTA Holiday Train delivers food baskets and cheer

The CTA Holiday Train is on the tracks today and tomorrow moving customers from location to location and delivering food and other items to families in need.

10 months ago | Megan Cottrell

Republic's workers await checks, apply for new jobs

Workers who lost their jobs when a windows factor shut down are expecting to receive later this week the money owed to them. Also, they are looking for work and trying to survive this jobless period.

10 months ago | Megan Cottrell

Another Obama (Michelle) drives interest

The students, faculty and staff at Whitney Young Magnet School are excited about their most famous alum, Michelle Obama, the next First Lady. She has said that she is "a Dolphin" forever.

10 months ago | Paul D. Bowker

Clinics cautious as substance abuse treatment money restored

Governor Rod Blagojevich signed bill restoring funds cut from city substance abuse treatment centers, but clinics across Chicago aren't quite sure when or how much money they will see.

11 months ago | Megan Cottrell

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NEIGHBORHOOD News

As city and federal officials evaluate the threat of swine flu, the Mexican Consulate is urging the public to stay calm, saying the threat has been diminished.

6 months ago | Alex Parker

The effort to unionize at Chicago International Charter School garners support from American Federation of Teachers and hundreds of Chicago teacher union members who gathered yesterday.

6 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Federal court case continues on splinter of unions.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

One of Chicago's oldest nonprofits says it faced insolvency because of declining income and the high cost of its pension plan. Workers are not expected to see reduced benefits due to the takeover.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

As Richard Rodriguez takes charge of the Chicago Transit Authority, he will face old financial challenges and new ones, including how to manage hundreds of millions of federal dollars.

8 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Small landlords around the city are having trouble getting loans to keep up their buildings. But a community lender is helping those owners rehab and keep housing affordable in Chicago.

8 months ago | Megan Cottrell

City health inspectors shut down the Aroma on Randolph restaurant after a customer complained about roaches in the cooking area and a lack of soap and hand towels in the bathroom.

8 months ago | Alex Parker

The Chicago Transit Authority and the Regional Transit Authority agree the CTA has a serious budget deficit. But they are tens of millions of dollars apart in the assessment of the problem - and can't say why.

8 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

The Chicago Transit Authority Board of Trustees Wednesday may vote to cut jobs at the cash-strapped agency at its meeting. The agency is still reeling during the recession.

8 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

City College of Chicago instructors had their contracts extended by mistake last week, officials say. Today, the Board of Trustees reversed that decision. Union officials expressed dismay.

8 months ago | Peter Sachs

Chicago public schools officials are likely to clash with a group of parents and teachers' over proposed school closures, part of the mayor's long-term plan to improve city schools.

10 months ago | Claire Bushey

The CTA Holiday Train is on the tracks today and tomorrow moving customers from location to location and delivering food and other items to families in need.

10 months ago | Megan Cottrell

Workers who lost their jobs when a windows factor shut down are expecting to receive later this week the money owed to them. Also, they are looking for work and trying to survive this jobless period.

10 months ago | Megan Cottrell

The students, faculty and staff at Whitney Young Magnet School are excited about their most famous alum, Michelle Obama, the next First Lady. She has said that she is "a Dolphin" forever.

10 months ago | Paul D. Bowker

Governor Rod Blagojevich signed bill restoring funds cut from city substance abuse treatment centers, but clinics across Chicago aren't quite sure when or how much money they will see.

11 months ago | Megan Cottrell

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