Shawn Genzone

Senior writer at the Chicago Morning Star

shawn.genzone@chicagomorningstar.com

Chicago’s minimum wage $15 an hour?

Chicago may have some good news as the minimum wage of the city could be $15 an hour. A new…

5 years ago

Has the bleeding stopped for SIU Carbondale?

Southern Illinois University Carbondale has released its figures on Wednesday showing declining enrollment again this fall. However, there is good…

5 years ago

Weekly honors for Conor Crane and Daren Osby

It has been a good week for Florence Freedoms first baseman Connor Crane and Joliet Slammers right-hander Daren Osby as…

5 years ago

Unions affected badly after Janus

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling last year in the Janus case has slowed down union momentum. However, an annual report…

5 years ago

Last Fling and Labor Day weekend will have parking lot closures

There is a requirement of the closure of some parking lots and streets at and near the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk…

5 years ago

Chicago Architecture Biennial announces more than 100 programs

Chicago Architecture Biennial announced that more than 100 programs would take place at more than 50 venues between September 19,…

5 years ago

Chicago Park District issues swim ban for 25 area beaches

The Chicago Park District has issued a swim ban for 25 Chicago area beaches. The ban is in effect for…

5 years ago

Facing Massive Budget Deficit, Lightfoot Imposes Chicago City Government Hiring Freeze

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has imposed a hiring freeze across all departments in city government until further notice, according to…

5 years ago

Checks worth millions written by Chicago remain uncashed

The city of Chicago has been sitting on $11.5 million in uncashed checks since 1987. More than 22,000 checks have…

5 years ago

Women and minorities in construction get guaranteed access to capital

In a new initiative, minority and women-owned professional services and construction businesses will get guaranteed access to capital. The program…

5 years ago

Chicago man faces federal charges of posting violence threats online against a reproductive clinic

The man has been arrested by the police on federal criminal charges. He allegedly threatened a women’s reproductive health clinic.…

5 years ago

Lawsuit in progress for ArcelorMittal steel plant for chemical spill in Indiana Dunes National Park

A part of Indiana Dunes National Park has been closed after the news of chemical spill has been reported. Some…

5 years ago

Two Legionnaire cases link with a suburban hotel

The two cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been linked with a suburban hotel in Schaumburg, according to the Illinois Department…

5 years ago

Trump impulses Xi to meet the Hong Kong demonstrators

Donald Trump, president of the United States, has urged his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, to meet the demonstrators in Hong…

5 years ago

Man faces charge of running over a woman twice in a Chicago bus shelter crash

A man ran the woman over twice in the incident, according to the allegations. Errol Brice, a 42-year-old former teacher…

5 years ago

President and CEO of Field Museum announces his retirement in 2020

The president and CEO of the Field Museum have announced his retirement on Tuesday. Richard Lariviere, the president and CEO…

5 years ago

Endangered Species Act gets weak after changes by Trump Administration

The administration of President Trump has made changes in the application of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The revisions made…

5 years ago

Supreme Court Judge receives homeowners exemption on a wrong home

A property list has a name of Judge Neville’s mother as an owner of a home. His mother died 28…

5 years ago

Volunteers from Chicago give away hundreds of backpacks to needy students

A suburban community has given away hundreds of backpacks to the students in need. The backpacks include all supplies which…

5 years ago

At least 6 people faced breathing problem, possibly vaping-related, in Illinois

At least six people were hospitalized as they faced vaping-related breathing problem in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health…

5 years ago

The body of army specialist returns to home in Chicago

The body of 24-year-old US soldier, who was slain in Afghanistan last month, has been returned to the home in…

5 years ago

Danny Trejo becomes a real-life hero after rescuing a baby from overturned car

Danny Trejo, a Hollywood actor, has helped to rescue a baby from an overturned car in Los Angeles. The baby…

5 years ago

A Chicago woman shares her story of fight against breast cancer

A Rush University employee has shared her story of the fight against breast cancer. The diagnosis of breast cancer is…

5 years ago

Chicago Bears will pay tribute to Walton Payton and George S. Halas

The Chicago Bears will unveil the statues of the Hall of Famers outside the Soldier Field, the home of Bears.…

5 years ago

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir condemns revoke of article 370

Mehbooba Mufti, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has condemned the decision of India to revoke article 370. Mufti…

5 years ago

Chicago Cubs faces injuries: Kimbrel placed on the injury list

Injuries have hurt Chicago Cubs as two key players are out of the team. Craig Kimbrel has placed on the…

5 years ago

Summer construction slows down due to lack of labor

Summer remodeling and construction have slowed down due to the lack of specialized labor workers. The case is related to…

5 years ago

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