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Prosecutors: Republic chief looted company

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Richard Gillman diverted money from the Goose Island factory to set up a debt-free company in Iowa, prosecutors say. Republic's closing cost scores of workers their jobs.

Former Republic Windows boss arrested in fraud case

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Richard Gillman is accused of organizing a financial crimes enterprise. Questions about business dealings were chronicled in Daily News articles several months ago.

Showdown at the Blackstone Hotel

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:30:00 -0500

Frustrated over the slow pace of contract negotiations, the union representing many workers at the posh South Loop hotel has enlisted the public in its fight with hotel management.

New Web site helps connect soup kitchens, needy

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:00:00 -0500

The site arose in reaction to the expected influx of people who will need food assistance due to the national recession. It lists soup kitchens and food pantries by zip code.

Truman prof brings drama to remedial classes

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Remedial classes are rarely viewed as a choice assignment by professors. Let alone for someone like Carlo Matos, a published playwright with a doctoral degree. But he says the courses offer him an opportunity to connect with struggling students.

Delay is costing health system promised savings

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Earlier this year, health system leaders said a controversial group purchasing plan would save $20 million. Now the savings have shrunk to $5 million because of contract delays.

Unite Here blasts hotel managers after contracts expire

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:00:00 -0500

A union representing thousands of hotel workers in downtown Chicago condemned their managers this morning, threatening to strike if necessary.

City's 'sometimes we tell on you' approach irks eatery owners

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0500

With 400 or so restaurant closings a year, the city health department can't publicize every closure. The fact that some restaurants get singled out irks restaurateurs but is a fact of life.

As companies struggle, health insurance for workers at risk

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Toolworkers at SK Hand Tool suddenly found they lost their health insurance. They went on strike. Their story typifies the health-care debate as the economy squeezes employers and workers alike.

State says city only requested $4 million for mental clinics

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:00:00 -0500

While city leaders say there are no plans as of yet to close mental health centers, the state and city differ on how much state funding Chicago requested to operate the clinics.

Rogers Park police to residents: 'We need your help'

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:03:00 -0500

Rogers Park residents say they see more gang members in the neighborhood, particularly around the tot lot in Warner Park. Police at CAPS meeting ask for people to stay alert.

After long fight, doctors may unionize at Stroger Hospital

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Physicians at Stroger Hospital will be allowed to unionize now, after decades of trying. The Doctors Council, part of the SEIU, will gain about 200 doctors.

First Look: Fawning WYCC videos of Jones and Watson revealed

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Controversial WYCC videos produced for Emil Jones and others show gushing tributes to the Senate president as well as City Colleges Chancellor Wayne Watson.

More layoffs loom at county health system

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:10:00 -0500

Hundreds more workers in the Cook County health system could lose their jobs next year under a proposal to cut another $60 million in spending.

At Woodstock Institute, Dory Rand fights to protect poor families

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:00:00 -0500

As recession gripped Chicago and a mortgage crisis destroyed people's dreams, Dory Rand joined the Woodstock Institute with a mission to help those hurt by flawed laws and policy.

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