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‘We’re not machines.’ Workers at United Center allege labor abuse, demand Levy Restaurants follow the law

Workers file dozens of complaints against Levy Restaurants. Among the complaints are allegations Levy violated the state’s “One Day Rest in Seven Act,” working dishwashers for 35 days straight.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2022

3 pot shops with special licenses to boost diversity are finally open, but nearly 200 have yet to do so

Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who visited a new dispensary co-owned by African American men Wednesday, said he hopes the other social equity license holders can open and diversify the white-dominated industry in Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2022

Nearly 2,000 granted U.S. citizenship in largest Chicago ceremony ever: ‘I consider this my home’

The new citizens, from 120 countries, were sworn in Wednesday at Wintrust Arena. “I love this country and I’m very excited about this,” Svjetlana Kiponjic said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 7, 2022

Buffalo Grove murders a tragic sign of domestic violence at its worst

Domestic violence victims who appear to be extending an olive branch to an abuser need support, not shaming.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 7, 2022

Private SAFE-T? Pritzker signs revisions to criminal justice package into law with little fanfare

Pritzker’s signing was nothing like his very public event for the original measure in February of 2021 at Chicago State University. On that day, the governor smiled broadly and held up a copy of the 764-page criminal justice bill — a measure that prompted dozens of lawsuits and a steady…

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 7, 2022

City Colleges course aims to help Latino entrepreneurs

The continuing education course at Harold Washington College covered areas that some small-business owners overlook.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2022

Chess tournament pairs students, cops in a safe space that lets kids ‘flex their intellectual muscles’

The Cops & Kids Invitational Chess Tournament brought out about 120 students from 10 public schools to Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2022

Mayoral ballot: Ja’Mal Green on top

The lottery to set the order of names on the February 2023 municipal ballot was held Tuesday, and challenger Ja’Mal Green got the first spot, followed by Ald. Sophia King, state Rep. Kam Buckner and businessman Willie Wilson.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2022

‘You fall, you get up, you carry on’: Michelle Obama shares tools she learned from her father promoting new book at Chicago Theatre

Former First Lady Michelle Obama discusses her book “The Light We Carry” and coping with the pandemic and polarization before a sold-out crowd at Chicago Theatre.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2022

Petition challenges could narrow field of Black candidates for Chicago mayor

Millionaire businessman Willie Wilson is trying to knock retiring Ald. Roderick Sawyer off the ballot. Community activist Ja’Mal Green is challenging Wilson. And former state Sen. Rickey Hendon, a top Wilson adviser, is challenging Green.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2022