Indiana's contract for ISTEP+ services

This is a copy of the Indiana Department of Education's contract with CTB/McGraw Hill for ISTEP+ services. See page 5 for the financial penalties agreed to by the company and the state.

"Peyton Place" Author Grace Metalious Signing Film Contract

Grace Metalious discusses the film based on her book "Peyton Place" in Hollywood with Jerry Wald, who produced the movie version, in this April 30, 1957 file photo.

Hammond, firefighters union reach tentative agreement on contract

HAMMOND | The city and the Hammond firefighters union have reached a tentative agreement on a one-year contract that gives a 1 percent raise but would cut daily staffing requirements.

E.C. police, fire upset with new salary ordinance

EAST CHICAGO | It was less than a celebration at the city's fire and police stations on New Year's Eve as details of an approved salary ordinance were distributed to public safety employees.

OFFBEAT: Readers have Chicago radio questions about big changes

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USW ratifies ArcelorMittal 3-year deal

The United Steelworkers said Thursday that its members working at ArcelorMittal USA facilities have ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement.

CPS board president 'pleased' by contract vote

CHICAGO | Chicago Board of Education President David Vitale says he's pleased that teachers ratified a new contract.

D215 School Board backs new 3-year teachers contract

CALUMET CITY | The Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215 board Tuesday approved a new contract providing teachers with 3 percent pay raises in each of the next three years.

Mittal negotiations 'frustrating' for USW

Officials from the United Steelworkers union are expected to present ArcelorMittal USA management with a series of proposals in the coming days in negotiations to forge a new labor agreement, according to an update sent to union members Monday.

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It’s a buyer’s market, but the lending environment is still tough. Here's how to make your case for a loan

It's a buyer's market, but the lending environment is still tough. Here's how to make your case for a loan

USW Local authorizes strike against BP Whiting Refinery

United Steelworkers Local 7-1 has alerted the BP Whiting Refinery it has authorized its members to strike as of 11:59 p.m. Tuesday when the current three-year contract is expected to expire, The Times has learned.

Johnnie Putnam and Steve King

Wife and husband radio personalities Johnnie Putnam and Steve King have left WGN Radio after 26 years of hosting their overnight show.

OFFBEAT: 'The Situation' causing 'situation' at Hammond nightclub opening

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Court: Medical bills must be reasonable

INDIANAPOLIS | A contract between a patient and hospital that does not include or refer specifically to the price for services the patient is expected to pay is unenforceable, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.

General Motors workers ratify new labor contract

DETROIT | Factory workers at General Motors have voted overwhelmingly to approve a new four-year contract with the company that has profit-sharing instead of pay raises for most workers and promises thousands of new jobs.

Center of Workforce Innovations gets new 3-year deal

The Valparaiso-based Center of Workforce Innovations has been awarded a new three-year contract to be regional operator of the state's WorkOne program and will continue to report to the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board.

Contractors, union remain apart on new accord

Contractor groups and the local operating engineers union are not close to resolving disputes that prompted a work stoppage, and one side is warning the impasse could give Republicans leverage to make Indiana a right-to-work state.