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Showdown at the Blackstone Hotel

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.

2 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

New dorm with room for 1,200 students moves forward

But the Loop project has raised concerns on the part of some area residents, and one alderman is threatening to hold it up until a university signs on to lease the privately-developed dorm.

5 months ago | Peter Sachs

Students downtown climb 25 percent in last five years

Loop businesses are looking for ways to capitalize on a surging population of college students attending classes downtown, including many who live nearby and shop for groceries and clothes.

5 months ago | Peter Sachs

David Honeyboy Edwards

6 months ago | Administrator

David Honeyboy Edwards

6 months ago | Administrator

Jimmy Johnson

6 months ago | Administrator

Jimmy Johnson

6 months ago | Administrator

Eddy the Chief Clearwater

6 months ago | Administrator

Eddy the Chief Clearwater

6 months ago | Administrator

Eric Noden

6 months ago | Administrator

Eric Noden

6 months ago | Administrator

James Wheeler

6 months ago | Administrator

James Wheeler

6 months ago | Administrator

Carlos Johnson

6 months ago | Administrator

Carlos Johnson

6 months ago | Administrator
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