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
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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.

Cook County Sheriff's Office looking to hire recruits

At Moraine Valley Community College, recruits are training to join the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.

Cook County Sheriff's Office looking to hire
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At Moraine Valley Community College, recruits are training to join the Cook County Sheriff?s Office.

Chicago police work to fill 975 patrol officer vacancies, 105 detective openings: top mayoral aide

Earlier this month, the Office of Budget and Management reported 1,408 sworn vacancies after a staggering 814 retirements already this year. That’s compared to 973 all of last year, and 625 in 2020.

Cook County Health looking for workers as vacancies mount

Cook County Health is in need of more workers, as the department continues struggling to fill thousands of jobs.

Cook County Health looking for workers
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Cook County Health is in need of more workers, as the department continues struggling to fill thousands of jobs.

Amtrak launches nationwide hiring spree
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Amtrak is a on a hiring spree, looking to fill 4,000 positions, many of them based in Chicago.