Labor Day
Parents Prepare For First Day Of School, Hoping To Avoid Strike
Tuesday is the first day of school for many Chicago kids, and that means Monday was the day for last-minute school shopping, but parents were also looking ahead to a possible teachers strike starting in one week.
Opinion: Romney’s Middle Class Economic Plan: Work More, Make Less
Mitt Romney’s economic plan basically says if you make $22.50 an hour with benefits, you make too much money; and if you make $22.5 million, then you pay too much in taxes.
Opinion: Empty Chair Day 2012 and #Eastwooding
Instead of getting rowdy at a demonstration or protest regarding the lack of jobs throughout the country, people can voice their discontent with the nation’s current unemployment rate on this Labor Day by simply placing an empty chair in their front yard.
Heat To Give Way To Rain For Weekend
Excessive heat on Friday will turn to soaking rains for the Chicago area, thanks to the leftovers of Hurricane Isaac.
Labor Day Drivers Socked With Record Prices
Your Labor Day road trip may be more expensive than ever.
Closing Arguments In Drew Peterson Trial Set To Begin Tuesday
Jurors in the Drew Peterson murder trial will hear closing arguments after the Labor Day weekend and presumably begin deliberations soon after.
Labor Day Weekend Fun
Labor Day means one more weekend of festivals, BBQs and all that is right with the Chicago weather. Here’s a weekend itinerary with fun ideas to get you started!
Cops To Be Out In Force To Catch Drunk Drivers On Labor Day Weekend
Illinois safety officials have a new Labor Day mantra, as they try to stem the state’s rising highway death toll.
Remnants Of Isaac Could Mess With Chicago’s Holiday Weekend
Hurricane Isaac could affect the Labor Day holiday in the Chicago area with heavy rain.
Mother Thrilled By Healthy Birth On Momentous Labor Day
After spending the day in labor at Loyola University Medical Center, Monica Aguirre’s prayers for a miracle were answered at last.
Gloomy Jobs Numbers Put Damper On Labor Day
Labor Day is a day to honor the American worker, but at a time when the national unemployment rate is over 9 percent, this year’s holiday has a bit of a different feel.
Cool Labor Day Weather Has Chicagoans Bundling Up Early
For many out celebrating on Monday, the unexpectedly cold temperatures made this Labor Day seem much more like an official end to summer.
Pacific Trade Summit Draws Labor Day Protest
This Labor Day, opponents of a trade agreement with Pacific Rim countries protested what they see as another assault on labor, the environment and healthcare.
UPDATED: 8 Killed In Holiday Weekend Violence
An 18-year-old boy who lost his life to gunfire in the North Lawndale neighborhood has brought the total number of deaths caused by violence in the city this Labor Day weekend to at least eight.
Indulge Your Inner Know-It-All: Labor Day Edition
Labor Day facts to make you the Resident Smarty Pants at your weekend BBQ.
Labor Day Weekend Guide
Labor Day weekend is upon us! From festivals to music, the city and suburbs are full of things to do.
Chicago Jazz Festival Guide
The 33rd Annual Chicago Jazz Festival will take place Labor Day weekend in the heart of downtown.
Have An Endless Summer
Labor Day means the end of summer. Make it last forever with these delicious food and drink recipes to enjoy summer produce all year long.
Travel Expected To Drop For Labor Day Weekend
It’s summer’s last fling but this year, one projection indicates fewer of us will be travelling for the Labor Day weekend.
Summer vs. Fall: The Pros And Cons Of Changing Seasons
Labor Day comes at a unique time of year. Caught between two seasons, we’re left picking sides: do we try to Hold On To Summer or Embrace Fall?
Most Popular News
- Divers Pull Body From Lake Michigan On South SideA young man's body has been pulled from Lake Michigan, not far from where a missing University of Chicago student is believed to have been when he vanished during last week's thunderstorms.328
- Lewis Points Finger At ‘Rich White People’ For School ProblemsA day before the first set of school closings was set to begin, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis had some harsh words about how the Chicago Public Schools are funded and managed, blaming much of the district’s problems on racism.526
- Man Shot To Death In South Suburban HomewoodNineteen-year-old Homewood resident Henry Kormoi died from at least one gunshot wound he suffered near home in the 1100 block of 187th Street.112
- State Discontinues Healthcare Funding For Disabled Stroke VictimUnconscionable. That's what a doctor calls a state decision to cut care funding for a patient.311
- Teen Says He Got E. Coli From Burrito At Lombard RestaurantA local teen says he got sick because of a burrito he ate from a local restaurant that's now the focus of an e coli outbreak.158
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