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PI Original
by Matthew Blake
7:36pm
Fri Dec 14, 2012

Making Sense Of 2nd Congressional District Special Election A Daunting Task For Voters

Politics

The special election to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress is already chaotic, with seven declared Democratic candidates, an erstwhile favorite bringing a gun into an airport and talk that Jackson’s brother will throw his hat in the ring. Progress Illinois takes a look at the race thus far.

PI Original
by Bob Skolnik
5:16pm
Tue Dec 4, 2012

Unemployment, Lack Of Education Plagues Illinois Youth

Economy

It’s not easy to find a job these days. And it’s even tougher for young people. Far too many young people are disconnected from both work and school which will cost them, and the rest of us, dearly in the future, according to a study released Monday by the Anne. E. Casey Foundation.

Quick Hit
by Steven Ross Johnson
2:22pm
Mon Nov 26, 2012

New O'Hare Janitorial Contract Shows Need For Responsible Bidders Ordinance, Union Says (VIDEO)

The impending loss next month of 300 custodial jobs at O’Hare International Airport has raised concerns over the future relationship between city leaders and organized labor.

At a meeting held last week at the headquarters of SEIU* Local 1, the Local's President Tom Balanoff sat alongside seven janitors as they spoke about the impact the loss of their jobs would have on themselves and their families.

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