US Postal Service hiring 40,000 seasonal workers for 2021 holidays
The U.S. Postal Service is hiring more than 40,000 seasonal workers in preparation for the 2021 holiday season.
The U.S. Postal Service is hiring more than 40,000 seasonal workers in preparation for the 2021 holiday season.
Expect toy shortages and higher prices this Christmas, experts warn
While many toys are relatively inexpensive to produce, they are often shipped long distances – sometimes halfway around the world. That means shipping can be 30 to 40 percent of the total cost of a toy. And shipping prices have skyrocketed.
While many toys are relatively inexpensive to produce, they are often shipped long distances – sometimes halfway around the world. That means shipping can be 30 to 40 percent of the total cost of a toy. And shipping prices have skyrocketed.
Toy trouble: Why you need to shop early this year
While many toys are relatively inexpensive to produce, they are often shipped long distances – sometimes halfway around the world. That means shipping can be 30 to 40 percent of the total cost of a toy. And shipping prices have skyrocketed.
While many toys are relatively inexpensive to produce, they are often shipped long distances – sometimes halfway around the world. That means shipping can be 30 to 40 percent of the total cost of a toy. And shipping prices have skyrocketed.
Apple warns iPhone owners not to do this with their devices
Apple is cautioning iPhone owners...
Apple is cautioning iPhone owners...
Illinois energy law will raise utility bills by up to $180 a year, Pritzker to sign soon
GET READY TO PAY MORE: The new law will raise Illinois residents' utility bills by up to $180 a year — in part to provide new subsidies for nuclear power plants and start the path toward being carbon free.
GET READY TO PAY MORE: The new law will raise Illinois residents' utility bills by up to $180 a year — in part to provide new subsidies for nuclear power plants and start the path toward being carbon free.
Apple releases emergency software update to fix security flaw
Apple released an emergency security software patch to fix a vulnerability that an internet watchdog group says allowed spyware from the world’s most infamous hacker-for-hire firm, NSO Group, to infect the iPhone of a Saudi activist without any user interaction.
Apple released an emergency security software patch to fix a vulnerability that an internet watchdog group says allowed spyware from the world’s most infamous hacker-for-hire firm, NSO Group, to infect the iPhone of a Saudi activist without any user interaction.
Biden admin expecting wave of GOP-backed lawsuits following sweeping vaccine mandates
President Joe Biden's administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits.
President Joe Biden's administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits.
Chicagoans lining up for El Milagro tortillas due to shortage
There have been many shortages during the pandemic. Now, there is a shortage of tortillas in Chicago.
There have been many shortages during the pandemic. Now, there is a shortage of tortillas in Chicago.
Energy bill makes its way to Illinois Senate as deadline looms
The Illinois Senate plans to vote Monday on a far-reaching package of energy legislation that sailed through the House Thursday night.
The Illinois Senate plans to vote Monday on a far-reaching package of energy legislation that sailed through the House Thursday night.
UPS aims to hire 100K ahead of 'record peak holiday season'
UPS is planning to hire 100,000 seasonal workers ahead of an anticipated crush of holiday orders to begin as early as October.
UPS is planning to hire 100,000 seasonal workers ahead of an anticipated crush of holiday orders to begin as early as October.
Illinois House OKs zero-carbon power plan, Senate is next
Some opponents have questioned the increase of utility rates under the plan, saying it could cost ratepayers as much as $15 or more monthly. Evans said Thursday the increase would not top $4.50 a month.
Some opponents have questioned the increase of utility rates under the plan, saying it could cost ratepayers as much as $15 or more monthly. Evans said Thursday the increase would not top $4.50 a month.
US unemployment claims reach another pandemic low as economy recovers
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 310,000, a pandemic low and a sign that rising COVID-19 cases have yet to lead to widespread layoffs.
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 310,000, a pandemic low and a sign that rising COVID-19 cases have yet to lead to widespread layoffs.
US businesses struggling to fill open jobs amid worker shortage
Neil Bradley, chief policy officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, talks about the great demand for workers and the need to engage the workforce in a post-pandemic world.
Neil Bradley, chief policy officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, talks about the great demand for workers and the need to engage the workforce in a post-pandemic world.
Chicago CBP seizes fake COVID-19 vaccination cards with misspelled words
A stash of counterfeit COVID vaccination cards was seized by US customs agents at O’Hare Airport — and while they may look legit, they contain some errors that tipped off investigators.
A stash of counterfeit COVID vaccination cards was seized by US customs agents at O’Hare Airport — and while they may look legit, they contain some errors that tipped off investigators.
Millions of jobless face losing benefits as federal aid set to expire
Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.
Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.
PetSmart recalls dog bowls over laceration risk
PetSmart has already received three reports of consumers receiving cuts, scratches.
PetSmart has already received three reports of consumers receiving cuts, scratches.
US unemployment claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
Shedd Aquarium free to Illinois residents on select days in September
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium will be free to Illinois residents on select days throughout the month of September.
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium will be free to Illinois residents on select days throughout the month of September.
Bud Light rolls out pumpkin spice hard seltzer
Starting Sept. 6, Bud Light Seltzer flavors will include pumpkin spice, toasted marshmallow, maple pear and apple crisp.
Starting Sept. 6, Bud Light Seltzer flavors will include pumpkin spice, toasted marshmallow, maple pear and apple crisp.
Walgreens increases starting wage for hourly workers to $15
Walgreens announced on Aug. 31 that it will begin increasing the starting wage for hourly team members to $15 beginning in October.
Walgreens announced on Aug. 31 that it will begin increasing the starting wage for hourly team members to $15 beginning in October.