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Danna Vera as Amparito, from left, Jimena Ramirez as Tia, Kathy De Jesus as Nena, Daniela Castro as Dahlia, and Rodolfo Torres as Tio in “Wave: Las Olas Van y Vienen” on Oct. 28, 2021, at Leyden West High School in Northlake. In this scene, their characters pray together. (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune)
“We have a unique situation here where our student-athletes are more susceptible to undue influence than would be, say, professional athletes,” Whitman said. “They’re living amongst the people who are betting on them, which is strange, to know that somebody who lives in the dorm room right next door might be betting on them.”
The School Employee Benefit and Wage Protection bill, now headed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk, was championed by the state’s teachers unions, who said school employees with young families were being forced to use all of their sick days if they or their children contracted the virus or were required to quarantine.
“As a country, we must unplug from the mistruths we’ve been fed. In Congress, I’ve witnessed how division is heavily rooted. There’s little to no desire to bridge our differences and unity is no longer a word we use,” Kinzinger said in his announcement. “It has also become increasingly obvious to me that in order to break the narrative, I cannot focus on both a reelection to Congress and a broader fight nationwide.”
Regarding Chicago’s new casino bids, Lightfoot said in a statement: “We are thrilled to have received five high-caliber proposals from Bally’s Corporation; HR Chicago, LLC; Rivers Chicago at McCormick, LLC; and Rivers 78 Gaming, LLC. The submission of bid responses represents a major step toward the thoughtful development of a casino-resort that uplifts our businesses, employs and empowers our residents and encourages tourism. We look forward to the next phase of discussions to bring this world-class entertainment experience to our city.”
Employees received the letter after two employees and a representative of their union, SEIU Local 73, met with village administration earlier that day to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement regarding pay, working conditions and other items such as increased sick days, Berry said. According to Richert, the union’s proposals were rejected by village officials.
Bartlett, whose research includes working to improve the safety and effectiveness of antibiotic use in children, will answer questions about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines for younger children, possible side effects from the shots and what other steps families can take to support their children’s health heading into flu season.
“I feel that returning to the air at this time, in this environment, will be an unfair distraction to my colleagues, and the rest of the morning show members who work so hard,” Ferguson said in an email to staffers of The Mix. “As a result, and after discussions with Hubbard leadership, we’ve decided it is best that I step away from the show. I’m energized to move forward and defend myself against claims made against me and the station, and look forward to seeing them through to their conclusion.”
As a result of his wrongful conviction, Bolden was behind bars for the deaths of his grandparents and, later, his parents, Safer said. He contemplated suicide. His son, who was 1 year old at the time Bolden was arrested, graduated college a month after his release, Safer said.
Supporters of an ordinance to give the council control over “all policies, rules, and regulations governing discipline of city employees” and make the mayor’s vaccine mandate “null and void” called a special meeting on the measure. But only 13 voted in favor of it, short of the 26 needed for passage. Thirty aldermen voted against it.