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Chicago hotel workers one week on strike, more could walk out
October 16, 2026The hospitality industry's success has not translated into financial security for the people who clean its rooms, prepare its meals, and welcome its guests.
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Chicago Mayor Johnson’s campaign against corporate crooks should be copied nationwide
October 6, 2026He plans to hit ‘em in the wallet if they break the law.
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Illinois passed nation’s first climate migration law, but effort has languished since
September 28, 2026More than a year after the law was signed, the state has made little progress and appears poised to miss a December deadline for a required report.
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Chicago Mayor Johnson: No city funds for labor law-breaking firms
September 28, 2026“The people’s checkbook is not a getaway car” for wrongdoers, the mayor declares.
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Some 7,000 Chicago hotel workers ready to walk
September 24, 2026They authorize a strike in an 85-to-15 percent vote.
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