Amazon hiring thousands of workers in Illinois ahead of holiday season

Amazon is joining the growing list of major companies looking to increase its workforce ahead of the holiday season in order to meet the unprecedented surge in demand.

Now hiring: Chicago hotel industry looking to fill over 2,000 jobs
video

American Hotel & Lodging Association President Chip Rogers talks about the state of Chicago's hotel industry and why they are hiring en masse this fall.

Illinois treasurer highlights potential employees for businesses looking to hire
video

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs says a state program called ABLE allows people with disabilities to bring in income without worrying about losing their federal benefits.

The Great Resignation: How much does it cost to quit your job?

Quitting your job without a new one lined up is a daunting task, and will cost each person differently. Here are some tips for figuring out your number.

Pritzker announces $450M payment toward unemployment insurance loan
video

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Employment Security will make a payment of $450 million towards the remaining $1.8 billion borrowed under the Title XII of the Social Security Act.

Macy's hiring 41K seasonal workers for the holidays

Macy's plans to hire 41,000 full and part-time seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season. Over 10,300 seasonal workers in 2021 joined the company full-time.

Pritzker, Lightfoot unveil design plans for new Chicago tech hub

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled a model of the first building in what's planned to become a riverfront, tech office campus between the South Loop and Chinatown.

CTA hiring more bus operators, mechanics
video

The CTA is looking to hire more bus operators and mechanics, and a job fair will be held next week!

Chicago police recruiting amid nationwide officer shortage

Chicago police are looking to beef up their ranks after a shortage of officers amid high crime rates around the city.

New Illinois legislation would help people find jobs after prison
video

Illinois is considering giving grants to small businesses and that hire formerly incarcerated people and helping open the barrier to entry for other licensed professions.