David Roeder
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago, IL, United States
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UAW begins strikes in three states against Ford, GM and Stellantis
The UAW, without an agreement with the Detroit Three, initiated walkouts early Friday at one GM, Ford and Stellantis plant each in Missouri, Michigan and Ohio. → Read More
Blackhawks project, Fulton Market towers get OK from City Council zoning panel
Two of the projects will be at Kinzie and Morgan streets, part of a neighborhood that has seen intense activity from developers. → Read More
Rocky’s road: Wirtz remembered as fans’ friend in the stands, fierce fighter in the boardroom
As Blackhawks owner, Rocky Wirtz mingled with fans grateful for the three Stanley Cups the team brought home. He also built and ran a real estate and beverage empire. → Read More
Bitwise bankruptcy ends plan for tech-training venture on South Side
The California-based firm closed abruptly, laying off 900 people, and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy amid several lawsuits and a report of an FBI probe. → Read More
More rooms with a view coming to classic stretch of Michigan Avenue
A high-rise tower designed by the late Helmut Jahn is expected to welcome its first renters in 2024. → Read More
Pressure builds on UPS and Teamsters as contract talks break down
With agreements in place on noneconomic issues and potentially large costs of a strike, the company and the union have incentives to get a deal done this month. → Read More
Walgreens cuts 400 jobs, closes distribution center in Edwardsville
The layoffs come six weeks after the drugstore chain said it would trim 504 corporate positions in Chicago and Deerfield. → Read More
Singing after the rain: Race promoters praise NASCAR weekend, but deeper dives will come
NASCAR said it invested $50 million in the festival, but heavy rain curtailed activities and spending. → Read More
Clark-Devon Hardware finds the tools it needs to persist
A family company for 99 years, the business is now employee owned. Former owners Ed and Ken Walchak hope the reorganization will reward employees and respect the legacy of what their family built. → Read More
Cash in, cash out: Minimum wages rise, but so do gas and grocery taxes
The changes start Saturday, and supporters of low-wage staffers urge people to “check their check” to make sure they are getting what they are owed. → Read More
Amid caution and aggravation, businesses hope NASCAR revs up results
Sporting event or “endurance contest,” NASCAR street race could showcase Chicago at its best and provide a long-term payoff. → Read More
NASCAR has downtown-area hotels primed for steady stream of guests
NASCAR kicks off this weekend but it’s not the only show in town, proving Chicago can absorb the tourism and meeting business. → Read More
New stadium call gets tougher for Chicago Bears, and Soldier Field is back in the mix
While Naperville and other towns enter the picture, it really comes down to Arlington Heights versus Soldier Field, with one gaining momentum. → Read More
Museum of Science and Industry staff unionizes
Employees have voted to affiliate with Council 31 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, adding to the union’s string or organizing wins. → Read More
2 Fulton Market projects set for city plan commission’s OK
Two large towers bringing office and residential will be considered by the Chicago Plan Commission, signaling bets on demand for homes and offices near downtown. → Read More
Grubhub cutting 400 people, including workers in Chicago
CEO Howard Migdal said the decision was tough but necessary for the company to pursue growth. → Read More
Northwestern drives toward goal line on $800 million Ryan Field project
Facing opposition in Evanston, university officials want to see action soon on the plans to make the stadium suitable for concerts and other events. → Read More
Colectivo Coffee baristas brew up a union contract
The coffee chain’s staffers, who organized with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in 2021, secured a two-year deal. → Read More
Chicago job placement group appoints CEO, eyes national expansion
Bridget Altenburg joins Skills For Chicagoland’s Future to lead the organization’s expansion to as many as 25 cities. → Read More
Chicago’s a big market for AM radio, but electric vehicles loom as a buzzkill
AM radio has a decadeslong history in Chicago, but the industry faces the prospect of losing easy access to listeners in their cars. → Read More