United Center concession workers, Levy reach tentative agreement avoiding strike
Concession workers at the United Center will soon vote after a tentative agreement was reached with Levy to avoid a potential strike, the company announced Sunday.
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Concession workers at the United Center will soon vote after a tentative agreement was reached with Levy to avoid a potential strike, the company announced Sunday.
Concession workers at the United Center will soon vote after a tentative agreement was reached with Levy - avoiding a potential strike, the company announced Sunday.
The Cure said Illinois is among states that "actually have laws in place that protect scalpers."
The band is also singling out Illinois for making it harder to curb resellers.
The two sides are due to continue contract talks on Saturday, but the union said "a strike could begin at any moment, including during the Big Ten Tournament.
CBS 2's Mugo Odigwe reports there was a bargaining session Tuesday night, but no agreement was reached. It's not clear how this will impact Wednesday night's tournament, which begins at 5:30 p.m.
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Lionel Richie is brining his Sing a Song All Night Long tour to the United Center on Saturday, August 5th.
Concession workers at the United Center are fighting for better wages just days before the Big Ten Tournament comes to the stadium.
The Big Ten is just days away, but concession workers at the United Center have authorized a one-day strike ahead of the tournament.
The Big Ten is just days away, but concession workers at the United Center have authorized a one-day strike ahead of the tournament.
Comedian and actor Adam Sandler is bringing his tour to Chicago Sunday night.
Comedian and actor Adam Sandler is bringing his tour to Chicago Sunday night.
After last night's Bulls' game, they authorized a possible strike with a 98 percent yes vote.
After last night's Bulls' game, they authorized a possible strike with a 98 percent yes vote.
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StudHub tickets Saturday night were starting around $300.
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The CHA wants to set them up for success by providing linens, towels and other essentials.
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Head over to the United Center anytime from now until 3:00 Wednesday afternoon.
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March Madness continued Thursday with the Sweet 16, and while there are no local teams left, the tournament is being played in Chicago.
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The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.
Tickets to a pair of Blackhawks games in Germany next season will go on sale on Friday.
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The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.
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Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
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Following a ribbon-cutting attended by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, people were let inside the new space, at 5035 N. Broadway right off Argyle Street, for a special open house.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
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The Trump administration said that, effective as soon as Monday, ICE agents could be deployed to airports to relieve congestion at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints.
The man charged in the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman last week missed his first court appearance on Monday, because he was being treated for tuberculosis, prosecutors said.
A four-year-old child has died after a house fire in Mundelein, Illinois.
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A man was detained until trial Monday on charges in the death of a Chicago firefighter who died fighting a blaze in the city's Rogers Park neighborhood.
The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.
United Steel Workers union representatives said that some workers had already had their access cards deactivated.
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