IDHS workers protest management, staffing issues

This month in labor news: The people signing you up for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Medicare are protesting poor working conditions, and Chicago museum workers are celebrating union wins while one union alleges retaliation from its bosses.  IDHS workers in Lincolnwood allege “toxic management,” accessibility issues  Workers at an Illinois Department of Human

McDonald’s plans to hire 375,000 U.S. workers this summer

McDonald’s said Monday it plans to hire up to 375,000 U.S. restaurant employees this summer, its biggest hiring push in years. The Chicago burger giant said the beefed-up job openings at both company-owned and franchised stores are partly due to a U.S. expansion. The company, which has more than 13,500 restaurants in the U.S., plans to open 900 more by 2027.

Australian startup to join Illinois quantum campus at former U.S. Steel South Works site

A quantum computing startup from Australia will join the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park at the former U.S. Steel South Works site, in a deal announced Monday. Sydney-based Diraq signed a letter of intent to join the state’s quantum campus

Millennium Park Summer Workout Schedule 2025: Free Classes Kick Off Saturday

Pilates, yoga, Zumba and other guided workout classes are back on Saturdays in Millennium Park through August.

Washington Square Park Slated For Reseeding This Fall

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Cubs vs. Marlins: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – May 12

Cubs vs. Marlins – May 12! At Wrigley Field on Monday, the Miami Marlins (15-24) begin a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs (23-18), at 7:40 p.m. ET.

Brandon Johnson’s trip to Springfield

Mayor Johnson goes to Springfield Mayor Brandon Johnson visited Springfield last week to get Chicago “its fair share” of state money. The April 30 visit comes as both the General Assembly and the City Council look to close multimillion-dollar budget holes. According to the Chicago Tribune, Johnson outlined four priorities for meetings with lawmakers, which […]

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