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Chicago police arrest 150 at immigration protest

November 8, 2013 By John Bachtell

Leaders of faith, trade union, immigrant and community groups and elected officials were arrested this week for blocking a street, demanding an end to deportations and calling upon Republican leadership to quit blocking a vote on...

Librarian: With Emanuel’s pension plan “…I got two feet in the grave”

November 4, 2013 By John Bachtell

Residents testified mainly on the impact of cuts to mental health clinics, public worker retiree health care and education.

Thousands rally to ‘take back Chicago’ from wealthy

October 16, 2013 By John Bachtell

This is a city of polarizing contrasts: a gleaming downtown of corporate offices subsidized by taxpayers while working class neighborhoods are neglected.

Oct. 8 in Labor History: The Great Chicago Fire

October 8, 2013 By Special to People’s World

In addition to 300 dead there were 100,000 left homeless. When the fire destroyed the waterworks, the city's water supply was cut off and the firefighters were forced to give up.

From Mandela to Philomena at Chicago Film Festival

September 24, 2013 By Bill Meyer

In its 49th season, the Chicago International Film Festival is the longest-running competitive film festival in North America. With over 150 titles from over 50 countries, there is a wealth of films to choose from for...