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Originally released October 8, 2022 On this week's show: An update on the Case New Holland strike from the Work Stoppage podcast. Then, reports from two education-focused podcasts: from AFT In Action, a conversation highlighting the advantages that a strong labor-management relationship can have on working conditions and student learning; and, from CTU Speaks! co-hosts Andrea Parker and Jim Staros talk with Lauren Bianchi and Chuck Stark, two teachers at Washington High School that Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot sought to fire this past summer. Their crime? Teaching their students about the city's plan to move the toxic metal shredding corporation General Iron from wealthy Lincoln Park to the Southeast Side, which has already suffered more pollution and toxic industry than almost any other region of Chicago. Do you get lost in all the mumbo jumbo of incentives for developers and wonder what they cost taxpayers, local government, school districts and even the public library? This week on the Heartland Labor Forum, the basics of TIFS and Star Bonds and other ways we subsidize builders. Our last segment comes from 43-15: A Labor Lab Podcast: when tour guides at Yellowstone National Park started unionizing to bargain for higher wages, a consistent work schedule, and better housing conditions, they were quickly fired. We'll hear from Ty Wheeler, one of the fired tour guides. Please help us build sonic solidarity by clicking on the share button below. Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people's issues and concerns. #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @WorkStoppagePod @AFTCT @CtuSpeaks @Heartland_Labor @LaborLabUS Edited by Patrick Dixon, produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips.
*Bob Dunn, President of Landmark Development, joins the show to talk about the proposed plan for Soldier Field renovations. *Multiple GRAMMY Award-winning Guitarist, Sharon Isbin, previews her upcoming show at the Chicago Philharmonic. *ABC News' Alex Presha has the latest on the summit between US, Canada, and Mexico. *Plus, Salena Zito has the latest political stories and Brett Chase has the updates on the General Iron situation in Chicago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
And other trending stories: a man is shot in Humboldt Park; The final demolition of what's left of the General Iron metal-shredding company starts; Voters sent a clear message concerning trees to the Chicago Park District; and more.
And other trending stories: a man is shot in Humboldt Park; The final demolition of what's left of the General Iron metal-shredding company starts; Voters sent a clear message concerning trees to the Chicago Park District; and more.
And other trending stories: a man is shot in Humboldt Park; The final demolition of what's left of the General Iron metal-shredding company starts; Voters sent a clear message concerning trees to the Chicago Park District; and more.
If you're not going to fight for your community, then who is? Residents of the Southeast Side came together when a car-shredding facility planned to move its factory to their neighborhood. But with General Iron behind them, what's left to do in the fight for clean air and water on the Southeast Side? Reset talks to two local residents: Gina Ramirez, Midwest outreach manager for the Natural Resources Defense Council, and Vanessa Bly, co-founder of Bridges // Puentes Justice Collective about their work to improve the lives and health of their neighbors.
On this week's show: An update on the Case New Holland strike from the Work Stoppage podcast. Then, reports from two education-focused podcasts: from AFT In Action, a conversation highlighting the advantages that a strong labor-management relationship can have on working conditions and student learning; and, from CTU Speaks! co-hosts Andrea Parker and Jim Staros talk with Lauren Bianchi and Chuck Stark, two teachers at Washington High School that Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot sought to fire this past summer. Their crime? Teaching their students about the city's plan to move the toxic metal shredding corporation General Iron from wealthy Lincoln Park to the Southeast Side, which has already suffered more pollution and toxic industry than almost any other region of Chicago. Do you get lost in all the mumbo jumbo of incentives for developers and wonder what they cost taxpayers, local government, school districts and even the public library? This week on the Heartland Labor Forum, the basics of TIFS and Star Bonds and other ways we subsidize builders. Our last segment comes from 43-15: A Labor Lab Podcast: when tour guides at Yellowstone National Park started unionizing to bargain for higher wages, a consistent work schedule, and better housing conditions, they were quickly fired. We'll hear from Ty Wheeler, one of the fired tour guides. Please help us build sonic solidarity by clicking on the share button below. Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people's issues and concerns. #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @WorkStoppagePod @AFTCT @CtuSpeaks @Heartland_Labor @LaborLabUS Edited by Patrick Dixon, produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips.
House Warming Podcast, Episode 008: Hungry for Change - General Iron and Chicago's Southeast Side with Gina Ramirez, Co-chair of the Southeast Coalition to Ban Petcoke In this episode, Sarah talks with the Co-chair of the Southeast Coalition to Ban Petcoke, Gina Ramirez, about her community's fight for clean air generally and the battle against General Iron in particular. Read Gina's op-ed in the Chicago Tribune here: https://bit.ly/2Sqc8iM. Join and/or donate to the Southeast Environmental Task Force, which is the fiscal sponsor of the Southeast Coalition to Ban Petcoke, here: http://setaskforce.org/get-involved-2/Not sure who your alderperson is? Go here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/iframe/lookup_ward_and_alderman.htmlYou can find contact information for your alderperson here: https://chicago.legistar.com/People.aspxSupport the show
In this episode of CTU Speaks! co-hosts Andrea Parker and Jim Staros talk with Lauren Bianchi and Chuck Stark, two teachers at Washington High School that CPS sought to terminate this past summer. Their crime? Teaching their students about the city's plan to move the toxic metal shredding corporation General Iron from wealthy Lincoln Park to the Southeast Side, which has already suffered more pollution and toxic industry than almost any other region of Chicago. CPS actually requires teachers to provide “culturally relevant” curriculum to their students, but when Chuck and Lauren's students put those ideas into action and organized protests targeting the mayor, the mayor sought to retaliate against these teachers for their support of this grassroots movement. When it came time for the Board to vote on CPS' recommendation to fire these dedicated teachers, however, the Board refused to do so, voting unanimously to keep these teachers in the system. In this episode, we unpack what it took to get justice for these teachers. As always, please share your thoughts and questions with the CTU Speaks! team by emailing ctuspeaks@ctulocal1.org or calling 312-467-8888.
Click here to see the notes for this podcast and read the full transcript: https://therealnews.com/chicago-teachers-suspect-mayor-lightfoot-tried-to-fire-them-for-opposing-a-new-scrapyardIn July, Lauren Bianchi and Chuck Stark, two teachers at George Washington High School on the Southeast Side of Chicago, were on the verge of losing their jobs. In what Chicago Teachers Union officers suspect was an act of retaliation from Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Chicago Public Schools recommended that Bianchi and Stark be fired for their involvement in the student-, teacher-, and community-led effort to stop the relocation of the General Iron metal shredder from the wealthy Northside neighborhood of Lincoln Park to a site half a mile from their school. With the union and their community behind them, though, the Chicago Board of Education issued a stunning rejection of Chicago Public Schools officials' recommendation to fire the two teachers. In this mini-cast, we talk to Bianchi and Stark about the struggle to stop General Iron and the importance of teachers serving the needs of their communities.Pre-Production/Studio: Maximillian AlvarezPost-Production: Jules TaylorHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews
Last week, Lauren Bianchi and Chuck Stark, two teachers at George Washington High School on the Southeast Side of Chicago, were on the verge of losing their jobs. In what Chicago Teachers Union officers suspect was an act of retaliation from Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Chicago Public Schools recommended that Bianchi and Stark be fired for their involvement in the student-, teacher-, and community-led effort to stop the relocation of the General Iron metal shredder from the wealthy Northside neighborhood of Lincoln Park to a site half a mile from their school. With the union and their community behind them, though, the Chicago Board of Education issued a stunning rejection of Chicago Public Schools officials' recommendation to fire the two teachers. In this min-cast, we talk to Bianchi and Stark about the struggle to stop General Iron and the importance of teachers serving the needs of their communities. Additional links/info below... Chicago Public Schools website, Facebook page, and Twitter page Darryl Fears & Robin Amer, The Washington Post, "To Stop a Scrapyard, Some Protesters in a Latino Community Risked Everything" Maxwell Evans, Block Club Chicago, "2 CPS Teachers Say They're Being Fired In Retaliation For Their Activism Against General Iron" Brett Chase, Chicago Sun Times, "Outspoken Teachers Who Urged Students to Join Environmental Protest Avert Firing by Chicago Board of Ed" Permanent links below... Working People Patreon page Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music (all songs sourced from the Free Music Archive: freemusicarchive.org) Jules Taylor, "Working People Theme Song
*Bill Scher joins the show to plead with Joe Biden to not run for a second term, noting that they rarely go well. *5th District Congressman Mike Quigley recaps his trip to Ukraine, where he met with President Vladimir Zelensky. *Chicago Sun-Times reporter Brett Chase shares how two CPS teachers escaped termination for their General Iron protests. *Mark Konkol of the Patch breaks down how speed cameras targets poor neighborhoods that pay too much and receive too little. *Plus, John says to be wary if you win Friday's Mega Millions. He tells tales of past winners who have lost it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
*Brett Chase has the latest updates on General Iron's suit against the city of Chicago. *A.B. Stoddard puts out a call to action for President Biden to reprimand those threatening SCOTUS. *Chris Jones describes what it was like to attend the Queen's Jubilee celebration here in Chicago. *Dr. John Kenneth White discusses his piece, "Let Biden be Biden." *Plus, Gus Noble from the Chicago Scots stops by to let us know all about the return of the 36th Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games.
Identifican víctima de tiroteo en centro comercial.Moderna pedir autorización de vacuna infantil para el covid.Administran 1 millón de dosis de vacunas contra el covid.Condado Dupage es el más saludable de Illinois según reporte.Cargos contra dos jóvenes acusados de homicidio en Cicero.EPA no abrirá nueva investigación contra la trituradora “General Iron”.Clientes de Comed comenzarán a recibir un crédito de 20 dólares mensuales.
In today's episode, we're talking with Oscar Sanchez, the Community Planning Manager at Southeast Environmental Task Force, an environmental nonprofit dedicated to serving Chicago's southeast side and south suburbs. We'll talk with Oscar about the community's recent big win to stop General Iron, a major industrial facility proposed for the community, Calumet Connect, a community-led effort focused on sustainable economic development along the Calumet River, a tributary to Lake Michigan.
*Brett Chase of the Chicago Sun-Times details how General Iron is facing resistance in its attempt to return to Lincoln Park. *Chicago Tribune Chief Political Analyst Rick Pearson describes how Richard Irvin's campaign violated election code. *1st Ward Alderman Daniel La Spata shares whether or not he believes a compromise can be reached in the ward remap battle. *Caleb Silver of Investopedia takes a look at how Elon Musk's investment into Twitter could shake up the social media platform. *Plus, author Chris Lamb gives a lesson in baseball history and John Dempsey rejoins the show to discuss the return of Tiger Woods.
Nuevas iniciativas para reducir la violencia.Mañana vacunas y pruebas de covid ya no serán gratis.Vecinos aseguran que construcción de casino crearía problemas.“General Iron” solicita para reabrir en Lincoln Park.¿Cómo identificar estafas de mensajes en su teléfono celular?Los “Cubs” darán a sus fanáticos la oportunidad de ganar 1 millones de dólares.
Chicago attorney, Brendan Cournane, leads off recapping last night's NCAA Championship game before talking General Iron in Chicago. Joel Elconin of Benzinga talks markets. Kenny Polcari, Managing Principal at ButcherJoseph Asset Management, LLC and a contributor to Fox Business, calls in to talk rising mortgage rates. Chief and Matty Weber kickoff hour two with a discussion on the college transfer […]
General Iron operated it's scrap-metal yard for years in Lincoln Park before shutting it down in 2020 due to an agreement with the city. They planned on moving the scrap yard to the city's southside but the plans never came to fruition. Now, the company is considering reopening the scrap yard on the northside. Chicago Sun-Times Environment and Public Health reporter Brett Chase joins John Howell with the details.
Monóxido de carbono envia a 6 personas al hospital.Advertencia por fuerte viento en el área de Chicago.Se reportan varios accidentes en la interestatal 39.Polémica por el uso de mascarillas en las escuelas.Escuelas en indiana no usarán ni reportarán contagios.¿Es seguro enviar a los niños a clases sin mascarillas?La tasa de positividad de contagio baja al 2.4%Retiran del mercado tres fórmulas infantiles por posible contaminación con salmonela.
Crain's reporters John Pletz and Steve Daniels talk with host Amy Guth about shifts in leadership at leading air carriers and the latest in a lawsuit that pits CME Group against thousands of longtime members of Chicago's futures exchanges. Plus: Consumer prices climb at the fastest annual rate in nearly 40 years; billionaire Ken Griffin's hedge fund Citadel hires the head of President Biden's Secret Service detail; Indian regulators are investigating a Boeing 737 Max mid-air emergency; and the controversial General Iron property on the North Side is for sale again with a new broker.
En las últimas 24 horas Illinois tiene el número más alto de contagios de covid 19 desde hace un año.Exhortan a vacunarse ante la llegada de las fiestas.Nuevas reglas para viajeros y extienden uso de mascarilla.Durante la pandemia muchos menores u sufren problemas emocionales y deben recibir la atención necesaria.El 7 de diciembre es el último día para hacer cambios a “Medicare”.Anuncian protestas sí se aprueba el traslado de “General Iron”.Campaña de donación de juguetes para familias necesitadas.
It seems as though we're coping with the same crap we were coping with last year. Ben explains. And Alderwoman Sue Sadlowski-Garza returns to talk about the mayor, the council, General Iron, the nastiness of politics and more.Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.
Hilco. General Iron. MAT Asphalt. You've likely heard about high profile clashes between industry and the health and well-being of the people who live nearby their facilities. These incidents have ignited another spark in the fight for environmental justice across Chicago. Daily Line reporter Caroline Kubzansky spoke with Ald. George Cardenas (12) and Alfredo Romo of Neighbors for Environmental Justice about recent development decisions, the work that remains for lawmakers in ensuring clean air and water for Chicagoans and the challenges the city faces as it starts to adapt to climate change.
General Iron is a scrap yard that operated in Lincoln Park for years, but recently planned to move to Chicago's Southeast Side. The company was preparing to move despite the federal probe and was encouraged by Mayor Lori Lightfoot's Administration. Reserve Management Group CEO Steve Joseph joins John Howell to discuss.
Reset brings on Chicago Tribune reporter Michael Hawthorne to discuss the latest on efforts to stop a rebranded metal-scrapping facility from opening in a predominantly Latino neighborhood on the Southeast Side. Southside Recycling, formerly known as Genera Iron, is suing the city for $100 million after Mayor Lori Lighftoot blocked its final permit at the request of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
General Iron Owner is suing the city of Chicago for over $100 million dollars. They claim Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration broke a contract by holding their permit due to pollution concerns. Chicago Sun-Times Reporter Brett Chase breaks down the full story with John Howell.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces $1.5 billion in rent relief as the state says it will lift its freeze on evictions in August. Crain's commercial real estate reporter Alby Gallun talks with host Amy Guth about what it means for renters and landlords. Plus: Lightfoot says Chicagoans should keep wearing masks, General Iron owner hits city with $100 million lawsuit, Fulton Market developer plans massive apartment and office project, Peapod founders have a new grocery-tech venture that helps consumers who have special diets find the right foods.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is delaying plans for a controversial car-shredding plant on the Southeast Side after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency flagged “significant civil rights concerns.” Reset checks in with a reporter, an environmental activist and a spokesperson with the company seeking a final permit to build its plant.
House Warming Podcast, Episode 008: Hungry for Change - General Iron and Chicago's Southeast Side with Gina Ramirez, Co-chair of the Southeast Coalition to Ban Petcoke In this episode, Sarah talks with the Co-chair of the Southeast Coalition to Ban Petcoke, Gina Ramirez, about her community's fight for clean air generally and the battle against General Iron in particular. Read Gina's op-ed in the Chicago Tribune here: https://bit.ly/2Sqc8iM. Join and/or donate to the Southeast Environmental Task Force, which is the fiscal sponsor of the Southeast Coalition to Ban Petcoke, here: http://setaskforce.org/get-involved-2/Not sure who your alderperson is? Go here: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/iframe/lookup_ward_and_alderman.htmlYou can find contact information for your alderperson here: https://chicago.legistar.com/People.aspxSubscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Support the show (http://patreon.com/housewarmingpod)
Oscar Sanchez and many of his allies on the southeast side went on a hunger strike for about a month to protest the city gearing up to allow General Iron to move its metal crushing operation from an affluent north side neighborhood to their working class community. He explains why he did it and what's at stake for residents of an area that already deal with too much pollution.
Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez & Loreen Targos from the 25th ward return to tslk environment, General Iron and much more. Turns out Byron has a message to convey to Ben from Alderman Ed Burke, of all people. And Loreen thinks Leonard Goodman is right.
Episode 4 of Sustaining PR explores an instance of environmental racism in Chicago -- the current hunger strike fighting to keep General Iron from moving to the Southeast side of the city. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainingpr/support
Executive director of the The Friends of the Parks, Juanita Irizarry returns to talk about the Obama Center coming to Jackson Park, General Iron coming to the Southeast Side, and environmental racism in Chicago.