Fermilab Asks Employees to Partake in "Self-Select Voluntary Separation"Fermilab Tevatron For the past 30 years some of the great wonders of science occurred at Batavia-based Fermilab. But budget priorities have put the lab in the red this year, and now they're gearing up for another set of layoffs. This week Fermilab is asking for 100 employees to... continue reading on Chicagoist
Gambling On CasinosPhoto By Ryan Williams Gov. Quinn is still in decision-making mode on the gambling expansion bill that’s sitting on his desk. The legislation would add five more casinos in the state including one in Chicago. He’s already expressed concern over the additional casinos allowed in the bill, which has... continue reading on Chicagoist
World Naked Bike Ride TonightChicago Naked Bike Ride When you stumble out of the bar tonight, and you see a throng of naked cyclists passing you, don’t be alarmed. Your drunken state isn’t impairing your perception or playing tricks. Tonight is Chicago’s annual Naked Bike Ride. The worldwide event is going into its... continue reading on Chicagoist
Worker's Comp Overhaul ComingPhoto By Bobbi Bowers The Illinois Workers Compensation system is used by many, corrupted by some and was passed by the house yesterday to be completely abolished. Alarm bells would be sounding off if it wasn’t a political ploy to get a similar bill passed instead; one with fewer... continue reading on Chicagoist
Last week, we wrote about the Chicago Park District's top honchos lavishing in fancy hotels and dining on expensive meals while lobbying on business trips across the country. Perhaps their priorities have gone awry because instead they could be working on fixing a much needed west side gymnasium that... continue reading on Chicagoist
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