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Nurses at Loretto Hospital vote to form union

By AustinTalks | June 1, 2012

United employee representation and improved patient care were among reasons cited for the decision.

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Alderman working to keep the 29th Ward seat

By Sarah Ostman | February 8, 2011

Deborah L. Graham is being challenged by seven others in her first Chicago City Council election.

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Former village manager wants to make permanent his new job as 28th Ward alderman

By Sarah Ostman | February 2, 2011

Jason Ervin, newly appointed to serve out the rest of retired Ald. Ed Smith’s term, aims to beat opponents Carmelita Earls and William Siegmund.

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