New Illinois solar power farm to help power Chicago airports
“By 2025, hundreds of thousands of Chicagoans will get their energy needs met by an entirely renewable energy source,” Gov. JB Pritzker said.
US added surprising 528K jobs in July despite inflation, recession fears
The American job market has repeatedly defied skeptics this year. Economists had expected only 250,000 new jobs this month.
New Illinois Tyson Foods plant breaks ground downstate
The Tyson Foods plant expansion will create 250 jobs at the Illinois facility.
Man opens up about leaving teaching for better-paying Walmart job
The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.
US employers add a solid 372,000 jobs in sign of resilience
America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.
Minimum wage for Chicago, suburban Cook County to increase Friday
Some workers in Chicago and suburban Cook County can expect to see an increase in their paychecks.
Naperville restaurant changing lives of individuals with special needs
A new Naperville restaurant’s secret ingredient lies in the staff, as more than half of their employees have special needs.
Reports: Tech companies laying off workers, rescinding job offers amid rising prices
Reports are circulating on social media of layoffs and hiring freezes among tech companies.
As more heat plagues Chicago, city pools still not open
Even with another run of hot weather moving in, many Chicagoans are going to have to wait awhile longer to jump into a pool.
Suburban metal manufacturers join forces to expand business opportunities
A new effort is underway to bring jobs to Chicago’s south suburbs.
