CPS renews controversial vendor contracts

May. 22, 2012
Despite giving prohibited gifts to a Chicago Public Schools official, the district has renewed the contracts of its two largest food vendors.The district announced Monday it is renewing the contracts of Chartwells-Thompson Hospitality and Preferred Meal Systems.Schools spokeswoman Marielle Sainvilus

New Ford-UAW contract moves closer to approval

Oct. 18, 2011
Tuesday is a big day for union members at Ford auto plants across the Midwest. Voting is scheduled to close on a new a new four-year contract that could mean more than 1,000 jobs for Chicago and the region.Earlier this month, Ford and the United Auto Workers reached a tentative agreement.

Joffrey dancers reach contract agreement

Jul. 15, 2011
Dancers at Chicago's Joffrey Ballet could soon be back on the dance floor. Earlier this month, Joffrey management locked out its dancers until they agreed on a new contract."

Illinois Legislature OKs coal-to-gas measure

Jan. 12, 2011
Illinois lawmakers have signed off on a measure involving plans to build a southern Illinois plant that would convert coal into synthetic natural gas.The Illinois Senate, by a 31-21 vote early Wednesday, passed the measure to build the coal-gasification plant near Waltonville in Jefferson County.The