
GM and Stellantis plants in Bolingbrook and Naperville join UAW strike
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
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"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) stopped by a Stellantis parts distribution center in Naperville to offer her backing of the strike. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The union members wasted no time as the United Auto Workers strike expanded. At 11 a.m. on the nose, they walked out and onto a picket line. CBS 2’s Sabrina Franza reports.
United Auto Workers members are now on strike at the Naperville Stellantis facility and the Bolingbrook GM facility. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Workers at the Naperville Stellantis distribution center in Naperville headed to the picket line right when the strike expanded. They said they will be there until they put on enough pressure to tip the negotiation needle. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
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Naperville residents packed the house to pay tribute to the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001 and honor the country's spirit of resilience.
Police say the offender, while armed with a handgun and wearing a mask, approached the two victims at the same time and stole an unknown amount of money and a cell phone.
Police say the offender, while armed with a handgun and wearing a mask, approached the two victims at the same time and stole an unknown amount of money and a cell phone.
CBS 2's Marshall Harris reports from Bolingbrook High School, where he talks with Bolingbrook quarterback Jonas Williams about his role on the team and plans for the game.
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Students who service will also take place in a leadership academy in partnership with Kids Matter.
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Edward Elmhurst Health is donating $700,000, and the state is providing the other $800,000.
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"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
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"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
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She'Nyah O'Flynn was returning home after celebrating a cousin's graduation, and was holding her baby cousin when the shots rang out.
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"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
"I want to see a moratorium on these type of businesses opening up in our city," said Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th). "This happens in communities all across the city of Chicago."
Grocers Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger.
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The White Sox are looking to avoid just their second 100-loss season in 53 years.
Seiya Suzuki and Jared Young each hit two-run homers, Jameson Taillon pitched six scoreless innings and the struggling Chicago Cubs improved their playoff chances with a 6-0 win over the Colorado Rockies Friday.
The Bears are not a dumpster fire, but fans understandably are trying to locate the nearest exit just two games into the season.
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U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) stopped by a Stellantis parts distribution center in Naperville to offer her backing of the strike. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Across 20 states from coast to coast, approximately 5,600 more autoworkers walked off the job at 38 parts distribution centers belonging to GM and Chrysler parent Stellantis on Friday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Police said a robber in a hooded sweatshirt and ski mask pointed a gun at the postal workers and stole their mail.
She'Nyah O'Flynn was returning home after celebrating a cousin's graduation, and was holding her baby cousin when the shots rang out.
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Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.