Illinois

Protest shuts down Walmart warehouse

October 2, 2012 By John Bachtell

In a spirited act of civil disobedience, 14 clergy, labor and community leaders were arrested for blocking access to Walmart's midwestern distribution centerin Elwood, Ill.

Outsourced Bain workers in standoff with trucks

October 2, 2012 By John Wojcik

Outsourced Bain workers began a standoff with trucks sent in to remove equipment from their plant. Residents of the town began arriving this afternoon to join workers who were blocking the loading dock.

Are Asian American voters being ignored?

July 19, 2012 By Blake Skylar

A poll of Asian Americans revealed that neither Democrats nor Republicans are doing much to tap into one of the fastest growing populations.

Protests call for “Robin Hood” tax to fund jobs, education

February 10, 2012 By John Bachtell

Chicagoans rally for redistribution of TIF money and a stock transaction tax to fund jobs creation, schools, libraries and clinics.

Opposition grows to Emanuel’s attack on free speech, assembly

January 13, 2012 By John Bachtell

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has created a firestorm by introducing new city ordinances that many say will have a chilling effect on First Amendment rights.