Also, Chicago’s minimum wage goes up to $11 per hour July 1, though the press for $15 per hour continues.
Tag: Jimmy Butler
Posted inBlogs
What to make of Bonobos CEO Andy Dunn’s decision to sell out to Wal-Mart?
There’s a massive backlash to the sale of menswear company Bonobos (founded by Chicago native Andy Dunn) to Wal-Mart.
Posted inBlogs
Rauner will give CPS $215 million if legislature passes pension reform bill, and other Chicago news
Also, small, regional state universities are struggling to stay open without state funding.
Posted inBlogs
The Bulls miss the playoffs for the first time in eight years, and other Chicago news
Also, Chicago State University’s funding crisis could be the first of many for small state schools.
Posted inBlogs
Chicago’s disturbing violence surge: shootings up 80 percent, and other news
Also, Chicago Public Schools will open more than 250 sites for students during one-day teachers’ strike.
Posted inBlogs
Father of woman killed by stray bullet didn’t want her to move to Chicago, activists ask City Council to rescue public schools with TIF funds, and other Chicago news
Also, some Illinois counties are losing population, and Pau Gasol replaces injured Jimmy Butler in NBA All-Star Game.
Posted inBlogs
Chicago’s contemporary connection to King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, and more Chicago news
Rahm’s forgiveness tour, Congress Plaza Hotel robbery suspects at large, and more things you need to know about
Posted inBlogs
Mayor Rahm loses in primary election!
Look on the bright side, Chicago—in Tuesday’s primary, voters showed their utter disgust with Mayor Rahm’s policies. In a roundabout way.