Politics
Chicago Park District Workers Vote to Authorize Strike as Their Union Calls on Johnson to Intervene in Negotiations
More than 2,200 Chicago Park District workers, represented by the union SEIU Local 73, have been in contract negotiations for nine months, the union said.
News
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Test your knowledge of headlines across Chicago and the rest of the state this month where Illinois hosted a primary election.
Interview
A New Documentary Digs into the Mental Health Struggles of Farmers
Independent Lens' Greener Pastures follows four Midwestern farmers as they face challenges outside their control that are inherent to their profession. "There’s so much of a stigma out there that you can’t have a bad day," says one.
Education
Illinois Teacher Shortage Persists, Survey Finds
This year’s survey found more than 90% of schools responding reported having a “serious” or “very serious” teacher shortage problem.
for kids
A Walk Around the Block Can Be a Grand Adventure
When I was 11, my grandmother and I flew halfway around the world to visit my aunt and uncle, who were teaching in the coastal city of Izmir, Turkey.
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