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Cook County Forest Preserve Workers Ratify Contract, End Strike

About 230 Teamsters Local 700 workers ratified a new contract with the Forest Preserves of Cook County on Sept. 2, ending a 16-day strike with wage increases, one-time payments and improved working conditions, though the union's pay-scale grievance remains unresolved.

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Cook County forest preserve workers end 16-day strike

Evanston's 900 Clark tower shrinks to 26 stories before hearing

Developer Continuum Development has revised its proposed high-rise at 900 Clark St. in downtown Evanston from 27 stories to 26, adding two apartments for a total of 360 units while keeping 72 affordable. The Land Use Commission takes up the project Wednesday, Sept. 9.

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Cook County forest preserve workers end 16-day strike

Cook County Forest Preserve Workers Ratify Contract, End Strike

About 230 Teamsters Local 700 workers ratified a new contract with the Forest Preserves of Cook County on Sept. 2, ending a 16-day strike with wage increases, one-time payments and improved working conditions, though the union's pay-scale grievance remains unresolved.

Cook County forest preserve workers end 16-day strike

Cook County Forest Preserve Workers Ratify Contract, End Strike

About 230 Teamsters Local 700 workers ratified a new contract with the Forest Preserves of Cook County on Sept. 2, ending a 16-day strike with wage increases, one-time payments and improved working conditions, though the union's pay-scale grievance remains unresolved.

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