Aldi looking to hire more than 1,800 people across Chicago-area

Aldi looking to hire more than 1,800 people across Chicago-area

Grocery chain Aldi will host a "National Hiring Week" seeking to hire more than 2,300 new employees for stores across the state.

Grocery chain Aldi will host a "National Hiring Week" seeking to hire more than 2,300 new employees for stores across the state.

US jobless claims fall for 3rd straight week as economy strengthens

US jobless claims fall for 3rd straight week as economy strengthens

U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.

U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 375,000, near a pandemic low and another sign of strength for a rebounding economy and job market.

US unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000

US unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.

CVS increasing minimum hourly wage to $15

CVS increasing minimum hourly wage to $15

The company said on Wednesday that hourly workers who are not already making $15 will see a gradual increase in their paychecks until they are at $15/hour in July 2022.

The company said on Wednesday that hourly workers who are not already making $15 will see a gradual increase in their paychecks until they are at $15/hour in July 2022.

US unemployment claims down 24,000 to 400,000 as economy recovers

US unemployment claims down 24,000 to 400,000 as economy recovers

U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week in another sign that the job market is recovering from the coronavirus recession.

U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week in another sign that the job market is recovering from the coronavirus recession.

Delta Air Lines hiring 5,000 workers during COVID-19 rebound

Delta Air Lines hiring 5,000 workers during COVID-19 rebound

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines says business is soaring post-lockdown, and the company is hiring thousands of workers to keep up with demand.

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines says business is soaring post-lockdown, and the company is hiring thousands of workers to keep up with demand.

US unemployment claims rise to 419,000 from a pandemic low

US unemployment claims rise to 419,000 from a pandemic low

The number of jobless claims increased last week to 419,000, the most in two months, from a pandemic low of 368,000 during the previous week.

The number of jobless claims increased last week to 419,000, the most in two months, from a pandemic low of 368,000 during the previous week.

Hotels hold hiring events to fill open jobs
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Hotels hold hiring events to fill open jobs

Michael Jacobson, President & CEO of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, talks about hotels having a hard time finding staff to hire as tourism increases.

Michael Jacobson, President & CEO of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, talks about hotels having a hard time finding staff to hire as tourism increases.

American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low

American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low

The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.

The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.

McDonald’s to bolster free child care, paid tuition to entice workers

McDonald’s to bolster free child care, paid tuition to entice workers

McDonald’s plans to invest millions more into new and already-existing programs to allow its franchisees to entice new employees and retain current workers.

McDonald’s plans to invest millions more into new and already-existing programs to allow its franchisees to entice new employees and retain current workers.

Amazon plans to hire and train 100,000 veterans and military spouses
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Amazon plans to hire and train 100,000 veterans and military spouses

John Quintas, Amazon's Director of Global Military Affairs, joins Good Day Chicago to explain the Amazon announcement to hire and train 100,000 veteran and military spouses.

John Quintas, Amazon's Director of Global Military Affairs, joins Good Day Chicago to explain the Amazon announcement to hire and train 100,000 veteran and military spouses.