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Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Strikes suspended at three universities
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Faculty at Governors State University ended a strike on Monday after being on the picket line for five days. Governors State was one of three Illinois universities which saw a faculty strike in the past week and the last to see their strike end. Union members…
Former ComEd CEO testifies she was unaware of Madigan allies’ monthly checks for no work
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – In May 2018, Commonwealth Edison CEO Anne Pramaggiore called the utility’s longtime top contract lobbyist, Mike McClain, with some news: she was about to be promoted to CEO of Exelon Utilities. In that role, she would oversee ComEd and five other utilities under the parent company’s…
Former ComEd CEO testifies she was unaware of Madigan allies’ monthly checks for no work
By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – In May 2018, Commonwealth Edison CEO Anne Pramaggiore called the utility’s longtime top contract lobbyist, Mike McClain, with some news: she was about to be promoted to CEO of Exelon Utilities. In that role, she would oversee ComEd and five other utilities under the parent company’s…
Local News
SD218 puts on annual Arts Extravaganza
By Kelly White The arts have become a major portion of the curriculum Community High School District 218. Showcasing those many talents, the Friends of CHSD 218’s Education Foundation proudly hosted its 15th annual Arts Extravaganza on April 5 at Eisenhower High School in Blue Island. “The Arts Extravaganza is a great event which showcases…
Palos Park passes $16 million budget
By Jeff Vorva The Palos Park Village Council approved the 2024-25 budget, which totals a little more than $16.3 million at the April 22 village council meeting. According to village documents, it represented an increase of a shade over $603,000 from last year. The village is expecting $13.4 million in revenue and $1.86 million in…
Fire damages Al Bahaar Restaurant in Orland Park
From staff reports Orland Fire Protection District firefighters responded to a fire Monday evening at the Al Bahaar Restaurant, 39 Orland Square Dr. At first, restaurant owners suspected the fire alarm was triggered by a malfunction, but as firefighters inspected the restaurant to reset the fire alarm, they detected a burning smell. “What we found…
‘Brazen and cowardly’: Police, community outraged by officer’s slaying
. By Tim Hadac Police and others across the Southwest Side reacted with outrage this week over the slaying of a Chicago Police officer in the early morning hours on Sunday. Officer Luis M. Huesca was shot to death on the street in the 3100 block of West 56th Street at 2:53 a.m. April 21.…
Pols want 63rd St. armory for new police HQ
. Porfirio, Guerrero-Cuellar push plan in Springfield . By Tim Hadac Any plans the Chicago Department of Aviation may have had for the vacant Army National Guard Midway Armory, 5400 W. 63rd St., may be grounded, at least for now. Several elected officials are eyeing the parcel as the headquarters of a new police district,…
Her back against the wall, Stacy needs help
. By Tim Hadac Editor Clear-Ridge Reporter & NewsHound (708)-496-0265 . Clearing and Garfield Ridge have earned a reputation as a place where people look out for each other—and that sometimes means caring for each other in times of need. Today, I want to talk about one such person, who sure could use a boost…
It’s (pizza) party time at OLS
. Third graders at Our Lady of the Snows School break into cheers as they learn they’ve won a pizza party for selling more raffle booklets than any other class. The recent Grand Raffle fundraiser brought in about $6,000. Parents looking for a grade school for their sons and daughters for 2024-25 are welcome to…
Dart wants free mental health care for first responders
. From staff reports The Illinois Senate has passed legislation proposed by Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart that eliminates out-of-pocket expenses for first responders seeking mental health treatment. “We ask first responders to be constantly exposed to traumatic and dangerous situations to protect us,” Dart said. “This legislation is a solid step toward helping…
Volunteers give Palos Heights a spring cleaning
By Kelly White Palos Heights works hard to keep its city beautiful. Gathering residents together for a day of cleaning and fun was the Palos Heights Green Team with a Clean Up Day on April 13. “This event invited everyone in our community to do their part in combating pollution by having a fun morning…
Hunt man who tried to rob Chase Bank
. FBI looking for tips from public . From staff reports FBI officials are appealing to the public for help in finding a man who attempted to rob a Southwest Side bank branch. The bandit tried to rob the Chase Bank branch at 5687 S. Archer (just west of Laramie) at about 11 a.m. Wednesday,…