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Union in Republic Windows protest files labor charges against company
The union representing workers who staged a six-day sit-in last month filed unfair labor practice charges. The union is trying to force the return of machinery taken from the plant.
15 hours ago | By Megan Cottrell
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.
18 hours ago | By Claire Bushey
Alderman wants word out about recycling energy-efficient bulbs
The city makes energy efficient fluorescent bulbs available for free. High-rise buildings are contaminated with mercury when residents drop the bulbs down trash chutes, says an alderman.
21 hours ago | By Jennifer Slosar
Republic workers plan action against owner
Former employees of Republic Windows say they plan to file charges with federal labor regulators over the shutdown of the company's Goose Island plant.
1 day ago | By Megan Cottrell
At Waldorf school, kids experiment with solar panels
Solar panels on the roof of the Chicago Waldorf School power light bulbs, as well as lessons about physics, electricity and alternative energy.
1 day ago | By Sue Ter Maat
Rogers Park housing activist Mary Jane Haggerty dies
Rogers Park activist Mary Jane Haggerty is being remembered by friends as a tireless advocate for the downtrodden. She died last week after a long bout with cancer.
6 days ago | By Megan Cottrell
Tech purchase allows students to see, not just hear, when they learn
St. Francis de Sales co-ed high school is being wired to the Internet thanks to $145,000 from its technology improvement fund. Some $120,000 is from a donor who wants to remain anonymous.
6 days ago | By Sue Ter Maat
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