BP Whiting refinery lockout reaches day 221 as workers struggle to make ends meet

About 800 BP Whiting refinery workers remain locked out after 221 days, with employees struggling financially as contract negotiations remain stalled and the holidays approach.

BP, union resume negotiations as Whiting refinery lockout enters eighth month
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More than seven months later, about 800 United Steelworkers at the BP oil refinery in Whiting remain locked out of their jobs. Earlier Monday, members from BP and the union met at the bargaining table. 

BP Whiting lockout reaches 218 days as workers face fight over unemployment benefits

About 800 workers at BP’s Whiting Refinery have been locked out of their jobs for 218 days, with another meeting between the company and the union scheduled for Monday.

Negotiations to resume after 7-month lockout at BP Whiting refinery
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It’s been seven months since 800 workers were locked out of BP’s Whiting refinery. Now, negotiations are expected to resume Monday.

BP, union workers set to resume negotiations at Whiting refinery
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Negotiations are set to resume between BP and roughly 800 locked-out union workers, with jobs, wages and workplace protections among the key issues.

BP Whiting refinery lockout nears 6 months as union, oil giant remain at odds
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Nearly 800 workers remain locked out at BP’s Whiting refinery as the bitter labor dispute nears six months, raising questions about union power, refinery operations and whether the standoff could become a major test for organized labor.

Whiting Post Office complaints go viral after radio host says checks were altered

Complaints about a northwest Indiana post office are gaining attention after a local radio host said several checks he mailed were altered and fraudulently cashed.

Complaints against Indiana post office going viral
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Complaints about a northwest Indiana post office have gone viral. Customers claim mail has been stolen and checks meant to pay bills were cashed by fraudsters.

Watch Gabby get a Bushas makeover at Pierogi Fest
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FOX 32's Gabriella Premus gets the full Bushas makeover as she goes live from the opening day of Pierogi Fest in Whiting, Indiana.

Pierogi Fest kicks off in Whiting with food, music and fun
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It is opening day of Pierogi Fest in Whiting, Indiana, featuring plenty of pierogies, entertainment and family-friendly activities.

BP locks out union workers at Whiting refinery amid contract dispute

Union workers at the BP Whiting Refinery hit the picket line Thursday after being locked out by the company amid a contract dispute.

Hundreds rally at BP Whiting refinery amid contract dispute

Hundreds rallied outside the BP refinery in Whiting, Ind. to demand a fair contract for local steelworkers, according to the United Steel Workers.

Massive fire destroys Whiting city councilman's home

A massive fire broke out Monday afternoon at the home of Whiting City Councilman Shawn Turpin, leaving his residence in ruins and affecting nearby properties.

Massive fire destroys Whiting city councilman's home
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A massive fire broke out Monday afternoon at the home of Whiting City Councilman Shawn Turpin, leaving his residence in ruins and affecting nearby properties.

Weekend in Chicago: Pierogi Fest, Wicker Park Fest and more

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Chicagoland area, there are several festivals underway.