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Roof Collapses At South Suburban Clothing Store
A retail employee had a close shave Saturday when the roof of a clothing store fell in, moments after she left the building.
Chicago Man Alleges Unusual Shakedown Attempt By Evergreen Park Cop
Michael Holton claimed, after he was told he’d need $800 to get his car out of the impound after he was ticketed for driving on a suspended license, he could get his car back right away by helping police find a gun on the streets.
Evergreen Park Students To Return To Class After Strike Ends
Students in Evergreen Park were headed back to school on Monday, after missing eight days of classes due to a teachers’ strike.
Man Shot And Killed While Attending Brother’s Birthday Party In Englewood
What began as a birthday celebration in Englewood ended Friday night in the shooting death of a man described as a dedicated husband and father.
Tentative Agreement In Evergreen Park Teachers’ Strike
The school board and teachers in Evergreen Park have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to end the strike.
Evergreen Park Church Opens Kids’ Program Amid Teachers’ Strike
With the teachers’ strike in Evergreen Park entering its seventh school day, a local church opened its doors on Thursday for a kids’ club.
Evergreen Park Parents Growing Weary Of Ongoing Teachers’ Strike
After six school days missed due to the teachers’ strike in Evergreen Park, parents have started losing their patience with the school district.
No Deal For Evergreen Park Schools
Teachers walked off the job Oct. 2, but contract negotiations have occurred regularly since then.
Evergreen Park Teachers’ Strike Enters Second Week
Negotiations over the weekend failed to settle the ongoing teachers strike in Evergreen Park, as the walkout now enters a second week.
No Teachers Deal In Evergreen Park
Negotiators in Evergreen Park School District 124 met for 6.5 hours Thursday but failed to reach agreement on a contract that would end the teachers strike that entered its fourth day on Friday.
Talks Break Down Amid Ongoing Teachers’ Strike In Evergreen Park
Talks to end the teachers’ strike in Evergreen Park broke down early Thursday morning, meaning kids will be kept out of class for a third day.
Key Alderman Plans To Join Businessman’s Protest Of Lack Of Black Construction Jobs
The head of a powerful City Council committee was speaking out Tuesday, in support of Soft Sheen Products founder Edward Gardner, who has led a pair of protests over minority hiring for construction work.
Union: Evergreen Park Teachers Will Strike On Tuesday
Union representatives for Evergreen Park School District 124 teachers left contract negotiations late Monday and said members will strike Tuesday.
Businessman Leads Protest To Demand Black Construction Jobs
Legendary South Side business owner Ed Gardner on Sunday was once again protesting the lack of black workers on local construction crews, leading about 1,000 demonstrators supporting his cause.
Evergreen Park Teachers Edging Closer To Strike
Elementary School teachers in Evergreen Park are edging closer to walking off the job.
Pastor Of Evergreen Park Church Resigns Amid Sex Abuse Claim
The pastor at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Evergreen Park has resigned, and the Archdiocese of Chicago has removed him from public ministry.
Evergreen Park Teachers Could Go On Strike In A Week
Teachers in southwest suburban Evergreen Park have set next Tuesday as a strike date if there is no contract agreement by then.
Teachers’ Strikes May Be Coming In Evergreen Park, Lake Forest
The city of Chicago is not the only municipality where a teacher strike is looming.
Evergreen Park Mayor Now Suffering From West Nile Virus
Days after the mayor of Lombard died of the West Nile virus, it turns out that the mayor of Evergreen Park is also now suffering from the disease.
Woman Left Disabled Adults In Van In 100-Degree Heat
With temperatures hovering around 100, a south suburban woman left four mentally challenged adults in a van outside a southwest suburban Walmart on Thursday, while she went inside to shop, authorities said.



