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.

US unemployment claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low

US unemployment claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low

U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.

U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.

Macy's hiring hundreds of employees in Chicago area, across Illinois

Macy's hiring hundreds of employees in Chicago area, across Illinois

Need a job? Macy's is planning to hire about 950 full and part-time workers throughout Illinois, including nearly 800 jobs in the Chicagoland area.

Need a job? Macy's is planning to hire about 950 full and part-time workers throughout Illinois, including nearly 800 jobs in the Chicagoland area.

June jobs report: US adds 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains

June jobs report: US adds 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains

U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.

U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.

US unemployment claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low

US unemployment claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low

U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.

U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.

US unemployment claims tick down to 411,000 as economy heals

US unemployment claims tick down to 411,000 as economy heals

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined 7,000 from the previous week to 411,000, the Labor Department said.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined 7,000 from the previous week to 411,000, the Labor Department said.

US unemployment claims tick up to 412,000 from pandemic low

US unemployment claims tick up to 412,000 from pandemic low

The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.

The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.

Exelon threatens to close 2 power plants after lawmakers fail to pass energy bill
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Exelon threatens to close 2 power plants after lawmakers fail to pass energy bill

After the General Assembly failed to pass his 900-page clean energy proposal, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said Wednesday he still hopes it will soon become law.

After the General Assembly failed to pass his 900-page clean energy proposal, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said Wednesday he still hopes it will soon become law.

Exelon threatens to close 2 power plants after Illinois lawmakers fail to pass energy bill

Exelon threatens to close 2 power plants after Illinois lawmakers fail to pass energy bill

On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker threw down a political marker after state lawmakers failed to approve a 900-page energy proposal that has electric utility giant Exelon renewing its threat to shut down two nuclear power plants in Illinois.

On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker threw down a political marker after state lawmakers failed to approve a 900-page energy proposal that has electric utility giant Exelon renewing its threat to shut down two nuclear power plants in Illinois.

US weekly unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop

US weekly unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop

The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.

The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.