By SAMANTHA SMYLIE Staff writer After the Herald published a story on Trader Joe’s September hiring event, readers were concerned by jobs that were for less than 40 hours per week and whether those employees receive benefits. The Herald reached out to Trader Joe’s to clarify the issue. Trader Joe’s has two classifications for workers: […]
HERALD STAFF REPORT Matthew Cappelini has been appointed as Executive Chef of the Mesler Kitchen, Bar and Lounge at the Sophy hotel, according to a press release from Sept. 18. Cappellini was formerly the Executive Chef at Le Meridien in Oak Brook and previously worked at the two Michelin star Sixteen restaurant at Trump […]
By AARON GETTINGER Staff writer Nurses at the University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) will go on strike Friday at 7 a.m. as talks between the National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU) and the hospital administration broke down Wednesday night with no plans to meet again before Friday. “We’re disheartened that we had […]
By SAMANTHA SMYLIE Staff writer Developer Ibrahim Shihadeh will convert St. James Methodist Church, 4611 S. Ellis Ave., into a mixed-use space with apartments and co-work space, but he promises to maintain the beauty of the church’s sanctuary and exterior. The details of St. James’ redevelopment were discussed in a community meeting hosted by […]
by AARON GETTINGER Staff Writer Negotiations continued Monday between nurses for University of Chicago Medical Center and the UCMC administration in an attempt to avert the one-day strike scheduled for 7 a.m. Friday. “We can stay at the table until 6:59 on Friday morning,” said Marti Smith, the Midwest Director of the National Nurses […]
To the Editor: I recently sent this letter to Ald. Leslie Hairston (5th) and Ald. Sophia King (4th). I tried to send it to Ald. Jeanette Taylor (20th) also, but it was not successful. Ms Hairston and Ms King— What plans have been made to prevent the mobs of kids–destructive and violent–from terrorizing Hyde […]
To the Editor: Re: Letter from Russell Pike, President, Jackson Park Highlands Association, Sept. 4, 2019. I commend Russell Pike for his perceptive, accurate, and fair representation of the potential significance of the Obama Presidential Center (OPC) to Jackson Park. Mr. Pike emphasizes the many advantages that will come with the development of the […]
By SAMANTHA SMYLIE Staff writer The upcoming third annual “Just Get Sleep, Hyde Park!” mattress sale fundraiser will support four Hyde Park neighborhood schools, including Bret Harte, Kozminski, Ray School and Shoesmith. Bret Harte Elementary School, 1556 E 56th St., will transform into a showroom for mattresses from brands such as Simmons Beautyrest, Serta and […]
HERALD STAFF REPORT Centers for New Horizons, a nonprofit organization based in Bronzeville and Riverdale, will host a fundraiser to provide emergency resources for families impacted by gun violence. “Comedy for Cause” will take place Thursday, Sept. 19, between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. at The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. The funds […]
By SAMANTHA SMYLIE Staff writer Fifteen properties owned by disgraced Rev. Leon Finney Jr. will be up for sale at an auction in the Loop next month. Millennium Properties Real Estate will host the auction at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, at Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC, 2 N. LaSalle St., Suite 1300. Many of […]