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by Matthew Blake
3:27pm
Wed Oct 19, 2011
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Emanuel’s Budget Bad For Libraries, Public Health – And Even Police

Politics

Rahm Emanuel stressed last week that his 2012 city budget proposal is an “honest” document unlike those budgets drawn up by former mayor Richard Daley. But the real problem may be that the city doesn’t have the money it needs.

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by Aaron Krager
3:00pm
Fri Oct 7, 2011
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Airport Workers Make Plea For Living Wage (VIDEO)

Wages

Chicago airport workers face difficult times ahead with new contract negotiations for concession and passenger service employees up in the air. Midway and O'Hare International Airports serve millions of people each year, generating billions of dollars for participating corporations and the City of Chicago. Yet, many of the people making travel easier for airline passengers earn wages below living or even poverty levels.

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by Matthew Blake
11:17am
Fri Oct 7, 2011
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CTU Hits Back On Longer School Day As Students Adjust To Extra Time (UPDATED)

Education

This week, the Chicago Teachers Union countered the push from Rahm Emanuel and Jean Claude-Brizard for Chicago public elementary schools to extend their school day this academic year. Meanwhile, students at six schools are wrapping up their second week of a longer school day and others prepare to start the program on Monday.