UPS looking to hire 1,000 workers in Chicago area
UPS announced a new hiring effort Wednesday looking to fill roughly 1,000 part- and full-time positions across the Chicago area.
UPS announced a new hiring effort Wednesday looking to fill roughly 1,000 part- and full-time positions across the Chicago area.
BBB warns Illinois residents about rental car scams
The country's rental car shortage has led to an increase in scams designed to steal money from unsuspecting rental car customers, according to the Better Business Bureau:
The country's rental car shortage has led to an increase in scams designed to steal money from unsuspecting rental car customers, according to the Better Business Bureau:
BBB warns Illinois residents about rental car scams
Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau breaks down some telltale signs you could be getting scammed by a fake rental car company.
Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau breaks down some telltale signs you could be getting scammed by a fake rental car company.
'The Toy Scout': Local man travels the country searching for rare, vintage toys
The pandemic kept us at home, which reignited an interest in nostalgia.
The pandemic kept us at home, which reignited an interest in nostalgia.
Rep. Chuy Garcia on his new legislation looking to remove barriers to employment for young people
Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia (D-Ill.) talks about the introduction of his new legislation aimed at promoting economic justice and restoring youth employment.
Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia (D-Ill.) talks about the introduction of his new legislation aimed at promoting economic justice and restoring youth employment.
Chicago area park districts looking to hire lifeguards for summer
With summer quickly approaching, another shortage could put a hitch in your plans. Many places are in need of lifeguards.
With summer quickly approaching, another shortage could put a hitch in your plans. Many places are in need of lifeguards.
WHO report: Long work hours led to 750K deaths from heart disease, stroke
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
Hand sanitizer recall: FDA says Medically Minded brand found to contain methanol
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a bulletin on Thursday warning consumers of a potentially lethal batch of hand sanitizer which was found to contain methanol.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a bulletin on Thursday warning consumers of a potentially lethal batch of hand sanitizer which was found to contain methanol.
Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
Amazon seeks to hire 75,000 workers; offers $100 to vaccinated hires
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
Black leaders call on FDA to impose ban on menthol cigarettes
Portia Reddick White and Delmonte Jefferson talk about their efforts to get the FDA to quickly implement a ban on menthol cigarettes.
Portia Reddick White and Delmonte Jefferson talk about their efforts to get the FDA to quickly implement a ban on menthol cigarettes.
Chili's looking to hire 10,000 workers in 10 weeks
Nic Paxton, Chili's Chicago VP of Operations, talks about their hiring spree and how people can apply to join their company.
Nic Paxton, Chili's Chicago VP of Operations, talks about their hiring spree and how people can apply to join their company.
'Do not fill plastic bags with gasoline': U.S. agency tweets safety reminders amid gas shortage
A U.S. government agency took to Twitter amid the gas shortage on the East Coast to issue safety reminders focused on appropriate containers for gas, starting by saying plastic bags are not acceptable.
A U.S. government agency took to Twitter amid the gas shortage on the East Coast to issue safety reminders focused on appropriate containers for gas, starting by saying plastic bags are not acceptable.
Scammers look to take advantage of summer concerts, sporting events
Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau talks about common scams going around this time of year.
Steve Bernas from the Better Business Bureau talks about common scams going around this time of year.
More than 1,000 gas stations run out of fuel
More than 1,000 gas stations in the Southeast reported running out of fuel, primarily because of what analysts say is unwarranted panic-buying among drivers.
More than 1,000 gas stations in the Southeast reported running out of fuel, primarily because of what analysts say is unwarranted panic-buying among drivers.
Emergency program to give people $50 off internet bill
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.
Biden says Americans must accept a job or lose unemployment benefits after disappointing jobs report
Biden said his administration is taking steps that will make it easier for employers to hire more workers.
Biden said his administration is taking steps that will make it easier for employers to hire more workers.
Concert, sports ticket scams may reach record levels this summer, BBB warns
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for scammers looking to take advantage of exuberant fans this spring and summer.
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for scammers looking to take advantage of exuberant fans this spring and summer.
Illinois restaurants, bars having trouble hiring staff as state reopens
Fourteen months after the pandemic forced a sudden shut down, restaurants that survived found an ugly surprise. They say it is difficult to hire enough staff to reopen fully.
Fourteen months after the pandemic forced a sudden shut down, restaurants that survived found an ugly surprise. They say it is difficult to hire enough staff to reopen fully.
Kidde recalls smoke alarms, combination carbon monoxide detectors over risk of alert failure
Smoke alarm manufacturer Kidde has recalled as many as 226,000 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said they could possibly fail at alerting consumers of threats.
Smoke alarm manufacturer Kidde has recalled as many as 226,000 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said they could possibly fail at alerting consumers of threats.