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by Ashlee Rezin
9:31pm
Wed May 22
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Board Of Ed Vote A 'Slap In The Face', Say CPS Parents (VIDEO)

Education

Parents and students affected by the Chicago Public Schools closures, consolidations and turnarounds are heartbroken by the board of education's vote to shutter 50 schools and turnaround and consolidate a number of others. Progress Illinois spoke to some of the many people who were at CPS headquarters today for the highly-anticipated vote.

Quick Hit
by Ashlee Rezin
2:04pm
Wed May 22

Protesters Rally Against Proposed CPS Closings Outside Board of Education Meeting (VIDEO)

Energy was high outside the Chicago Board of Education meeting Wednesday morning as education activists, union members, teachers, students and parents gathered in anticipation of a vote that could close a staggering amount of schools across the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district.

“All I keep hearing is ‘we’re doing this for the kids,’ but there’s not been one iota of a discussion about the educational plan,” said Karen Lewis, president of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), said as she arrived for the meeting.

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PI Original
by Ellyn Fortino
6:15pm
Wed May 8

During Chaotic City Council Meeting, Emanuel Introduces Parking Meter Deal Changes & LGBT Athlete Resolution Passes

Chicago City Council

Here's a look at some of the highlights from today's Chicago City Council meeting.

Quick Hit
by Ashlee Rezin
3:01pm
Mon May 6

Protesters On Both Sides Of Marriage Equality Issue Converge At Rep. Sandack's Office (VIDEO)

State Rep. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove), one of two Republicans in the Illinois House to publicly express support for same-sex marriage, defended his position Saturday in front of rival organizations demonstrating outside his office.

Activist groups from both sides of the issue gathered to condemn or cheer on Sandack, who in February declared his support for the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act, SB 10.

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PI Original
by Ashlee Rezin
10:17pm
Wed May 1
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Thousands Attend Chicago May Day Rally, Push For Comprehensive Immigration Reform (VIDEO)

Labor

Thousands of protesters took part in Chicago's May Day events Wednesday to stand for workers’ rights, demand a simplified pathway to citizenship and call for the end of deportations while a new immigration law is being hashed out in Congress. Progress Illinois was there for the day's events.

PI Original
by Ashlee Rezin
10:34am
Thu Apr 25

Hundreds Strike For Higher Wages In Chicago's Fast Food And Retail Industries (VIDEO)

Economy

It’s impossible to survive on $8.75 per hour, says Latasha Anderson, 31, an employee of Macy’s on Michigan Ave. in downtown Chicago. She was one of three retail associates from her store to participate yesterday in a citywide fast food and retail workers’ strike that prompted hundreds of employees to walk off the job.

PI Original
by Ashlee Rezin
11:22pm
Wed Mar 27

Thousands Take To Downtown Chicago Streets In Protest Against CPS School Closures (VIDEO)

Education

More than 7,000 protesters descended upon downtown Chicago today in protest of school closures and related actions by the Chicago Public Schools system. Progress Illinois was there for the action.