Golden Apple working to address Illinois' teacher shortage crisis
Kesa Thurman-Stovall, chief program officer with Golden Apple, talks about their efforts to address the shortage of teachers in Illinois and the importance of finding solutions to the crisis.
Kesa Thurman-Stovall, chief program officer with Golden Apple, talks about their efforts to address the shortage of teachers in Illinois and the importance of finding solutions to the crisis.
Walgreens is offering up to $75,000 to recruit pharmacists amid shortage
Pharmacists are in such high demand that Walgreens is offering a hefty signing bonus of up to $75,000.
Pharmacists are in such high demand that Walgreens is offering a hefty signing bonus of up to $75,000.
Tips for getting your online resume seen by employers
Andy Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas dishes out tips to help your resume stand out from the masses on job hunting websites.
Andy Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas dishes out tips to help your resume stand out from the masses on job hunting websites.
Chicago-based Groupon to lay off 500 employees — what to know
Chicago-based Groupon is laying off 500 employees, the company announced Monday.
Chicago-based Groupon is laying off 500 employees, the company announced Monday.
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.
“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.
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.
The Tyson Foods plant expansion will create 250 jobs at the Illinois facility.
New Tyson Foods plant breaks ground in Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker helped to officially break ground Wednesday at the new Tyson Foods processing plant in downstate Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker helped to officially break ground Wednesday at the new Tyson Foods processing plant in downstate Illinois.
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.
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.
Tips for 'recession-proofing' your job
Dan Roccato, a financial professor at the University of San Diego, talks about what it means to "recession-proof" your job and secure your money-making future.
Dan Roccato, a financial professor at the University of San Diego, talks about what it means to "recession-proof" your job and secure your money-making future.
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.
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 bump for Chicago, suburban Cook County
Some workers in Chicago and suburban Cook County can expect to see an increase in their paychecks.
Some workers in Chicago and suburban Cook County can expect to see an increase in their paychecks.
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.
Some workers in Chicago and suburban Cook County can expect to see an increase in their paychecks.
Chicago Urban League hosting 9th annual citywide job fair today
Andrew Wells, vice president of Workforece Development for the Chicago Urban League, previews today's citywide job fair for Chicago residents taking place at their headquarters located at 4510 S. Michigan Ave.
Andrew Wells, vice president of Workforece Development for the Chicago Urban League, previews today's citywide job fair for Chicago residents taking place at their headquarters located at 4510 S. Michigan Ave.
More people are applying to become a Chicago police officer amid staffing shortage
Clinical psychologist Dr. Kenya Grooms talks about why she's seen an increase in interest from her students in becoming Chicago police officers.
Clinical psychologist Dr. Kenya Grooms talks about why she's seen an increase in interest from her students in becoming Chicago police officers.
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.
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.
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.
Even with another run of hot weather moving in, many Chicagoans are going to have to wait awhile longer to jump into a pool.
Concerns grow over report of tech layoffs
Reports are circulating on social media of layoffs and hiring freezes among tech companies.
Reports are circulating on social media of layoffs and hiring freezes among tech companies.
Chicago Park District pools won't open until July 5 due to lifeguard shortage
Even with another run of hot weather moving in, many Chicagoans are going to have to wait awhile longer to jump into a pool.
Even with another run of hot weather moving in, many Chicagoans are going to have to wait awhile longer to jump into a pool.