Naperville tops list as safest city to trick-or-treat in U.S.
Researchers looked at 300 U.S. cities with a population of more than 100,000 people.
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Researchers looked at 300 U.S. cities with a population of more than 100,000 people.
West suburban Naperville topped the list at No. 1. Gilbert, Arizona, came in at No. 2, followed by Frisco, Texas, at No. 3.
A new study revealed the safest cities in the country to trick-or-treat in. West suburban Naperville topped the list at No. 1. Gilbert, Arizona, came in at No. 2, followed by Frisco, Texas, at No. 3.
There will be other fall activities including pumpkin carving, lawn games, and more.
Guests are invited to stroll through Naper Settlement and enjoy lots of authentic German food and beer.
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CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports the workers Bolingbrook and Naperville workers said they have been out here the past four days on the picket lines. They said they're prepared to stand in solidarity for as long as it takes.
"We've only gotten two 6% wage increases in the last eight years. Our wages are 21% behind when you look at inflation. And the company has a 20% offer on the table right now."
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports the auto workers said they're not asking for anything that isn't out of line. They want their pension back, as well as tiered wages and to bring back the cost of living allowances that they used to have.
UAW is now calling on all 38 GM and Stellantis parts and distribution centers nationwide to join the 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."
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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The Sure Shot Pickleball has 11 indoor, professional-grade surfaced courts.
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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.
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Cold with scattered snow showers Friday, with lows in the mid-30s.
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