River North

Workers stage sit-in over money owed to them

Republic Windows and Doors workers are staging a sit-in today. They say they will not leave the factory until they receive pay owned to them under a federal law that covers closing businesses.

11 months ago | Megan Cottrell

Mayor calls for unpaid furloughs to ease budget crunch

Non-union city employees would be required to take up to three unpaid furlough days under a cost-cutting proposal outlined by Mayor Richard M. Daley.

1 year ago | Shannon McGee

CPS to dig into reserves for '09 budget

The Chicago Public Schools district will draw $100 million from its reserve fund rather than raise its tax rate to meet a budget shortfall, school officials say.

1 year ago | Steven Chaitman

Chicago lawyer is city's new human resources commissioner

Labor and employment lawyer Homero Tristan was announced as the new commissioner of human resources at a press conference held by Mayor Richard M. Daley.

1 year ago | Shannon McGee

Licensing ordinance off the table for now

A controversial proposal to require event promoters to obtain costly licenses has been tabled for further deliberations. A musical protest in front of City Hall will take place as planned, however.

1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar

"Envisioning a Future of Coexistence" Israel and Palestine

1 year ago | Sarah Arkin

Film and discussion on Israel / Palestine in 1948

1 year ago | Sarah Arkin

"The Challenges of Making Political Art

1 year ago | Sarah Arkin

ARC Gallery opening: Palestinian/Jewish Art exhibit

1 year ago | Sarah Arkin

Beat 1831 CAPS meeting

1 year ago | Geoff Dougherty

Beat 1831 CAPS meeting

1 year ago | Geoff Dougherty

Beat 1831 CAPS meeting

1 year ago | Geoff Dougherty

Chicago's Council Committee On Housing And Real Estate meets

1 year ago | tighe

Chicago's Council Committee On Economic, Capital And Technology meets

1 year ago | tighe

Chicago's Council Committee On Finance Preservation

1 year ago | tighe