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What to know about May Day, including its Chicago origins and how it has grown over the years
From worker rights rallies to marches for social justice, activists around the globe kicked off May Day demonstrations on ...
Protesters block traffic in Chicago's Loop amid nationwide May Day demonstrations
Thousands of protesters took to Chicago streets Thursday as part of nationwide and global "May Day" demonstrations.
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12 Things To Do Outside In Chicago This May
You can volunteer for Chicago River Day, try bird photography, go on a Frank Lloyd Wright-themed bike tour and more.
What to do in Chicago: Polish Parade, Japanese Breakfast and May the 4th Be With You
The streets of Chicago will be draped in red and white as one of the oldest and largest parades in the city steps off this ...
Reduced hours at Chicago's city animal pound may be creating more work for police
Recent changes at Chicago Animal Care and Control are creating chaos, according to some advocates. Sources told the ABC7 ...
What to know about May Day and how it has grown over the years
May Day marches, rallies and riots have taken place worldwide in recent years as unions push for better rights for workers, ...
Today in Chicago History: ‘May Day’ born after workers take to the streets to demand an eight-hour workday
Today is May 1, May Day, a workers’ holiday in most nations, although not the U.S. The holiday has its origins in Chicago, as a commemoration of the 1886 Haymarket Affair. On May 4, 1886, a bomb was ...
Chicago Park District to host second annual "May in Motion" to promote physical activity
Chicago residents can register for free access to more than 70 fitness centers across the city throughout the month.