Monthly Archives: June 2018
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against Unions
By: Ashmar Mandou The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday handed a profound setback for union members as they voted 5-4 in the case, Janus v. the American Federation of State,… Read more
Supreme Court Upholds Muslim Ban
By: Ashmar Mandou The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld President Trump’s ban on foreign visitors and immigrants from predominantly Muslim countries by a 5-4 vote. The current ban covers five… Read more
Chicago’s Minimum Wage to Increase
Chicago’s minimum wage will increase to $12 per hour starting July 1, 2018 – a 45 percent increase in the minimum wage since 2011. The increase is part of Mayor… Read more
City Announces Logan Square Affordable Housing Project
The Chicago Housing Authority joined Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno (1st) and leaders of Chicago’s LGBTQ community to break ground on the John Pennycuff Memorial Apartments. The new building will bring… Read more
New Plan for Residents Experiencing Homelessness
A commitment to support 1,600 new units of housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Chicago was introduced Wednesday morning. The commitment is part of Mayor Emanuel’s five-year housing… Read more
Pilot Program to Support Affordable Homeownership
A pilot program is underway to assist residents purchase newly-built affordable homes in Chicago neighborhoods where the housing market is still recovering. Through the Building Neighborhoods and Affordable Homes program,… Read more
Pure Chicago: “Hidden” Gems of Rogers Park
Hidden in plain sight on Chicago’s North Side, Rogers Park beaches stretch for nearly a mile alongside Loyola Park complete with walking trails, natural dunes, picnic grounds, a fishing pier… Read more
Activists Reveal Companies Profit from Police Violence in a New Police Brutality Bonds Report
On Wednesday, the Action Center on Race & the Economy (ACRE) held a press conference to release the new “POLICE BRUTALITY BONDS: How Wall Street Profits from Police Violence,” report showing the estimated… Read more
Equality Panel Traveling Across Illinois
On Tuesday, the non-partisan Anti-Harassment, Equality, and Access Panel (AHEA) announced its plans to host six listening sessions throughout Illinois. These sessions are designed for women who have worked on… Read more
Great Lakes Coca-Cola Bottling Launches Dear Future Chicago
Great Lakes Coca-Cola Bottling introduced “Dear Future Chicago,” an ambitious challenge to young adults to come up with new, innovative ideas to improve workforce development in the greater Chicago area…. Read more
