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Chicago, IL · ChicagoWhen Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and his wife MK visited Pope Leo XIV in Rome in mid-November, the first couple brought along some Illinois-themed “good tidings” for the Chicago-born pontiff.There was an Abraham Lincoln biography and a four-pack of craft beer called “Da Pope” from a North Side brewery.But there was also a piece of art made by Yesenia Diaz, a woman incarcerated in the Logan Correctional Center. The Pilsen native, who was convicted …See the Story
Illinois prison artist wowed that her artwork reached Pope Leo XIV
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Chicago, IL · ChicagoWorkers at the Alder Planetarium voted to unionize on Thursday.The union will form with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31 and represent 70 employees responsible for every aspect of the institution’s operations, union officials said in a statement.Adler workers followed in the steps of employees who have formed unions at the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Museum of Science & Industry and others.The museum …See the Story
Adler Planetarium Workers Vote to Unionize
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Illinois · IllinoisThe prelude to winter has pummeled Chicago with more snow this early than the city has seen in nearly 50 years, and people are slipping and sliding their way through uncleared sidewalks and streets. And they're complaining about it.With record snowfall comes record numbers of calls to 311, the city’s number to field non-emergency service requests. The city has seen more service calls to start this year’s snow season than the same time period in …See the Story
Chicago kicks off snow season with record number of 311 calls over uncleared sidewalks, roads
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