Brookfield Zoo to hold summer job fair this weekend
Add Brookfield Zoo to the long list of employers looking to fill open positions.
Add Brookfield Zoo to the long list of employers looking to fill open positions.
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.
Four-day workweek 'an overwhelming success' in Iceland, study finds
Trials for a shorter workweek in Iceland proved to be a huge success.
Trials for a shorter workweek in Iceland proved to be a huge success.
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.
Portillo's workers back at work after a week of striking
Workers at Portillo's are back on the job after striking since last week in the west suburbs.
Workers at Portillo's are back on the job after striking since last week in the west suburbs.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Shortage of TSA workers as summer travel surges
A worrying report could spell trouble at airports across the country.
A worrying report could spell trouble at airports across the country.
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.
Food 4 Less looking to hire more than 100 workers in Chicago
On Tuesday, Food 4 Less announced they would be hosting a citywide hiring event this week.
On Tuesday, Food 4 Less announced they would be hosting a citywide hiring event this week.
Kroger to hire 10,000 store associates nationwide in June
Kroger is looking to hire 10,000 store associates nationwide from a one-day recruitment event.
Kroger is looking to hire 10,000 store associates nationwide from a one-day recruitment event.
May jobs report: US adds modest 559,000 jobs amid hiring struggles
U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.
Abbott Labs closes COVID-19 test assembly plant, 2,000 workers released
An estimated 2,000 workers who have been assembling rapid COVID-19 tests in Gurnee are out of work, according to a report.
An estimated 2,000 workers who have been assembling rapid COVID-19 tests in Gurnee are out of work, according to a report.
US unemployment claims drop to 385,000, another pandemic low
Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. have dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. have dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
Amazon says it will no longer test jobseekers for marijuana use
Amazon says it will no longer test jobseekers for marijuana use.
Amazon says it will no longer test jobseekers for marijuana use.
Starbucks workers say they are treated like 'coffee-making robots'
Some people who work at Starbucks say customers are ordering increasingly complicated drinks that are sapping their will to continue working at the coffee giant.
Some people who work at Starbucks say customers are ordering increasingly complicated drinks that are sapping their will to continue working at the coffee giant.