Chicago lifeguard applicants say hiring process is complicated amid staffing shortage
A Chicago parent says her son waited more than three hours, expecting to be assigned to a park but was turned away.
A Chicago parent says her son waited more than three hours, expecting to be assigned to a park but was turned away.
Chicago lifeguard applicants claim they were turned away by park district
The heat is on as the Chicago Park District still faces a summer staffing shortage, and some lifeguard applicants say they are getting mixed messages about open positions.
The heat is on as the Chicago Park District still faces a summer staffing shortage, and some lifeguard applicants say they are getting mixed messages about open positions.
Chicago flower farm employs at-risk youth
The Chicago organization buys vacant lots on the South and West sides, grows flower gardens using solar power, and creates jobs for young people.
The Chicago organization buys vacant lots on the South and West sides, grows flower gardens using solar power, and creates jobs for young people.
South Side Chicago flower farm employs at-risk youth
Roses are red. Violets are blue. A South Side nonprofit wants to arrange flowers for you!
Roses are red. Violets are blue. A South Side nonprofit wants to arrange flowers for you!
Chicago minimum wage to increase in July
Some workers in Chicago can expect to see an increase in their paychecks starting next month.
Some workers in Chicago can expect to see an increase in their paychecks starting next month.
Chicago increases minimum wage
Some workers in Chicago can expect to see an increase in their paychecks starting next month.
Some workers in Chicago can expect to see an increase in their paychecks starting next month.
May jobs report: US added 390,000 jobs last month as hiring remained robust
U.S. employers added a healthy 390,000 jobs in May 2022, extending a streak of solid hiring that has bolstered an economy under pressure from high inflation and interest rates.
U.S. employers added a healthy 390,000 jobs in May 2022, extending a streak of solid hiring that has bolstered an economy under pressure from high inflation and interest rates.
Walmart to create 4,000 jobs with 4 new fulfillment centers
The first of the four new new fulfillment centers will open this summer in Illinois. These centers will provide faster shipping of items to customers.
The first of the four new new fulfillment centers will open this summer in Illinois. These centers will provide faster shipping of items to customers.
'One Summer Chicago': Program finds jobs for young people
If you have a young person in the house that needs a job, a local organization is promising to find them one.
If you have a young person in the house that needs a job, a local organization is promising to find them one.
'One Summer Chicago' finds jobs for young people
If you have a young person in the house that needs a job, a local organization is promising to find them one.
If you have a young person in the house that needs a job, a local organization is promising to find them one.
Class of 2022 college graduates hit red-hot job market
Andrew Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas talks about the job market for 2022 college graduates the industries in most need of employees.
Andrew Challenger from Challenger, Gray & Christmas talks about the job market for 2022 college graduates the industries in most need of employees.
Lifeguard shortage could affect summer plans in Chicago
Fearing a shortage of lifeguards that could shut down neighborhood pools this summer, the Chicago Park District is now offering a hiring bonus of $500 to qualified applicants.
Fearing a shortage of lifeguards that could shut down neighborhood pools this summer, the Chicago Park District is now offering a hiring bonus of $500 to qualified applicants.
Chicago Park District offering $500 bonus to lifeguard applicants due to shortage
Fearing a shortage of lifeguards that could shut down neighborhood pools this summer, the Chicago Park District is now offering a hiring bonus of $500 to qualified applicants.
Fearing a shortage of lifeguards that could shut down neighborhood pools this summer, the Chicago Park District is now offering a hiring bonus of $500 to qualified applicants.
Chicago lifeguard shortage could affect summer plans
Fearing a shortage of lifeguards that could shut down neighborhood pools this summer, the Chicago Park District is now offering a hiring bonus of $500 to qualified applicants.
Fearing a shortage of lifeguards that could shut down neighborhood pools this summer, the Chicago Park District is now offering a hiring bonus of $500 to qualified applicants.
First Chicago all women's carpentry class graduates
Time to diversify a male-dominated industry. On Friday, the first ever all women's general carpentry pre-apprenticeship class graduated in Chicago.
Time to diversify a male-dominated industry. On Friday, the first ever all women's general carpentry pre-apprenticeship class graduated in Chicago.
Chicago area park districts having trouble finding summer workers
Summer is almost here and park districts all around Chicago are hurting for seasonal workers.
Summer is almost here and park districts all around Chicago are hurting for seasonal workers.
April 2022 jobs report: US added 428,000 jobs despite surging inflation
America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April 2022 and hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%.
America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April 2022 and hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%.
Chicago Police Department recruiting city residents: 'we don't have enough police'
The Chicago Police Department is looking for a few good men and women. They are taking their recruiting efforts into Chicago neighborhoods.
The Chicago Police Department is looking for a few good men and women. They are taking their recruiting efforts into Chicago neighborhoods.
Beloved Aurora water park not opening this season due to staffing issues
The Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center will remain closed this summer.
The Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center will remain closed this summer.
Aurora water park staying closed this summer
The Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center will remain closed this summer.
The Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center will remain closed this summer.