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Tag: McDonald’s
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PPP aid flooded fast food outlets facing labor complaints
One McDonald’s chain in Chicago received half a million dollars in forgivable federal loans. Then came complaints of COVID-19 safety failures and a deadly outbreak.
Posted inMusic
How did the ‘industry plant’ take root?
The ‘industry plant’ is hip-hop’s favorite conspiracy theory, used to discredit breakout successes—and it’s spreading to other genres, where it’s no more plausible.
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McDonald’s new West Loop HQ is ‘perfect’ location for protesters to get their messages out
On Thursday, animal rights groups and the Fight for $15 made a colorful stand timed to coincide with the corporate behemoth’s annual shareholders’ meeting.
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DIY designer Joe Freshgoods takes Chicago streetwear out of town with McDonald’s partnership
Free clothes with your fries.
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McDonald’s readies restaurant to open on Randolph’s Restaurant Row
The fast-food giant will soon join high-end spots like Girl & the Goat and Lena Brava.
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Not-so-happy meals: animal rights group takes on McDonald’s in Chicago streets
Citing “outrageous” cruelty to chickens, a nonprofit launched a public campaign in Chicago this week that targets the fast-food giant in its own backyard.
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Chinese billionaire puts the Vista Tower up for sale, and other Chicago news
Also, Afghan war veteran Miguel Perez Jr. could be deported this week.
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Investigation: Emanuel’s Chicago Infrastructure Trust has cost taxpayers $5 million but has contributed little, and other news
Also, local and national progressive Democrats target Congressman Dan Lipinski.
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Cook County Board passes 2018 budget that will lay off 321 employees, and other Chicago news
Also, the City Council approved Emanuel’s 2018 budget with a 47-3 vote.
Posted inFilm
Ray Kroc is a fast-food evangelist in The Founder
Michael Keaton stars in this biopic of the man who made McDonald’s.
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Illinois universities protect undocumented students but decline ‘sanctuary campus’ label, and other Chicago news
Also, Democrat Chris Kennedy is considering throwing his hat into the ring for the governor’s race.
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Rahm gets ‘thrown under the bus’ in Obama DNC video, and other Chicago news
Also, CPD cuts back on stop and frisk.
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FBI warned CPD about possible plot to kill cops during Laquan McDonald controversy, and other Chicago news
Also, a man killed in the Pulse nightclub shooting lived in Chicago until March.