Chicago
Frank Lumpkin, “Saint of Chicago,” dies at 93
March 10, 2010Frank Lumpkin, the "Saint of Chicago" and life long fighter for worker rights, full equality and socialism, passed away March 1 at the age of 93.
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Republic Windows heroes continue the good fight
March 9, 2010Armando Robles, president of UE Local 1110 sat down with the People's World to reflect how life has changed since the sit-in.
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After 23 years in jail, alleged torture victim is freed
January 15, 2010CHICAGO, Ill. - After living behind bars for more than 23 years for a crime he did not commit, Michael Tillman was finally freed Jan. 14 here.
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Aid urgently needed to stem Cook County health care crisis
December 29, 2009Stroger Hospital, is the largest public hospital in Cook County and one of the largest in the country. If there is a place where the nation's horrific health care crisis can be seen this is it.
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Congress Hotel strikers set record
October 28, 2009CHICAGO – “This is an embarrassing day for the city of Chicago,” declared Guadalupe Perez a striking Congress Hotel worker at an Oct. 26 action honoring the strike.
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