Adriana Cardona-Maguigad
Reporter, Curious City
Local university’s cafeteria workers strike
Chicago State University cafeteria employees went on strike Thursday demanding a new labor contract.
State’s attorney orders review of high school hazing case
The school faces claims of physical and sexual abuse among students on two Maine West teams.
Clinic workers protest for new contract
Talks resume on Friday between workers and management at Alivio Medical Center, a clinic in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. Alivio has laid off 11 workers and has not renewed a contract with its employees since the summer.
Household sharing remains high in Illinois
A recent Census report shows that nearly one million Illinois residents live in a home with multiple families.
Families join suburban hazing lawsuit
Three plaintiffs joined a civil lawsuit alleging hazing at Maine West High School in Des Plaines.
City crime-fighting strategy targets problem businesses
The city has closed 34 businesses cited with criminal activities like allowing gang activity.