Extra Extra: McDonald's Workers Not Lovin It, Form Mass Wage Protest At HQ
Some came from as far away as New York and Kansas City, but the more than 2,000 people who convened at McDonald's Oakbrook headquarters this afternoon all had the same objective: to protest the burger chain's minimum wage amount and demand an increase to $15 for front-line workers. [Tribune]
The price tag for the CTA's proposed Red and Purple Line bypass has jumped to $570 million, topping original estimates of $320 million by nearly double. It's part of the transit authority's Red and Purple Modernization Project, which has already drawn much criticism. [Sun-Times]
It may not feel like summer today but the annual firework season at Navy Pier begins tonight and will continue every Wednesday and Saturday until Labor Day. The show gets started at 9:30 p.m. [DNAinfo Chicago]
Turns out that never-ending Blackhaws game last night wasn't exaggerated—it has been named the longest game in the franchise's history and also was marked by some memorable moves by Shaw who should maybe also try out for Chicago Fire. [ABC7]
A 20-year-old Northwestern student was found dead in his dorm on Tuesday. Police are investigating but do not believe there was foul play. [Tribune]
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