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Chicago wants city contractors to share in budget pain
Amid a budget crunch and uncertain economy, Chicago is asking city vendors to take a 3% haircut on their existing contracts.
U.S. Department of Education cuts have Illinois advocates worried
Concern about the funds is growing now that staffing at the agency has been cut by nearly 50% — from 4,133 to 2,183.
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Chicago federal workers speak out against layoffs
CHICAGO – Chicago unions are banding together as federal workers are cut. “We are now faced with these chaotic and terrible onslaught on to workers from the federal government,” said Rinda ...
How NIH funding cuts could impact Chicago research, economy
A new report reveals the substantial economic impact of NIH grants on Illinois, with billions in funding at stake.
Possible federal cuts to bike lane expansion could have big impact in Chicago
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is ready to put a stop to any future dollars and keep bike lanes in cities from ...
Chicago leaders, inspired by boycott of retailers who cut DEI programs, encourage buying local
Two weeks after a one-day boycott of retailers who cut diversity, equity and inclusion programs, plans are in the works to make a more lasting impact.
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Chicago IRS specialists, engineers among those cut in federal workforce reduction
CHICAGO (WGN) — The nearly 6,700 probationary Internal Revenue Service employees terminated Thursday include a significant number of specialists, engineers and economists who worked in the ...
Grady Jarrett, Bears agree to deal after lineman cut by Falcons: Reports
The Chicago Bears have made another splash in free agency, reportedly signing Grady Jarrett to a three-year deal.