Illinois quickly passed an eight-hour workday law, which went into effect on this date. Workers thought the vague language of the law could be enforced, and employers thought otherwise. Thousands of workers marched through Chicago to support the eight-hour workday,

The Chicago Teachers Union pushed to have the day off from school so students and staff could participate. Instead, the CTU and the district reached a compromise. According to the union, CTU and CPS signed an agreement that includes the district providing buses for field trips so students and teachers can attend a 1 p.

Teachers unions in Chicago are organizing student participation in socialist May Day demonstrations taking place across the city’s school districts and the country. Across the United States, an estimated 600 groups are supporting about 6,

There's also a thrift-themed event at the Museum of Science and Industry, a family hip-hop experience and lots of live music.