New restaurant owner can't find workers who want to give up unemployment payment
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
Six Flags Great America now hiring
This week is National Hiring Week at Six Flags and it's a fast track. Great America says you can be interviewed one day and begin working the next.
This week is National Hiring Week at Six Flags and it's a fast track. Great America says you can be interviewed one day and begin working the next.
Six Flags Great America now hiring for the 2021 season
Six Flags Great America opened over the weekend after being shuttered last summer and now they're looking to hire.
Six Flags Great America opened over the weekend after being shuttered last summer and now they're looking to hire.
Apple announces $430 billion investment into US that’s expected to create 20,000 new jobs
The investment will fund the company's first East Coast campus in North Carolina, as well as create jobs in silicon engineering and 5G technology.
The investment will fund the company's first East Coast campus in North Carolina, as well as create jobs in silicon engineering and 5G technology.
Calling Indiana? Better use the full ten digit phone number
Starting on Saturday, April 24, people calling 219 and 574 area codes are encouraged to use the full ten digit area code. This means that you'd dial 219-555-5555, instead of just 555-5555. If youd
Starting on Saturday, April 24, people calling 219 and 574 area codes are encouraged to use the full ten digit area code. This means that you'd dial 219-555-5555, instead of just 555-5555. If youd
Mushrooms sold in Illinois recalled over potentially fatal illness
Mushrooms sold in Illinois are being recalled because they may be contaminated with a bacteria that can cause a potentially fatal illness.
Mushrooms sold in Illinois are being recalled because they may be contaminated with a bacteria that can cause a potentially fatal illness.
Florida McDonald's offers $50 just to show up for job interview
A McDonald's location is so desperate for workers that it has offered people $50 just to show up for a job interview.
A McDonald's location is so desperate for workers that it has offered people $50 just to show up for a job interview.
Free pet food, supplies available Friday at Pilsen pop-up
A pop-up pet food pantry will be held Friday morning in the Pilsen neighborhood, courtesy of Chicago Animal Care and Control.
A pop-up pet food pantry will be held Friday morning in the Pilsen neighborhood, courtesy of Chicago Animal Care and Control.
Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
New Hard Rock Casino in Gary searching for experienced cooks, offering $2K signing bonus
The new Hard Rock Casino in Gary is looking to fill hundreds of positions at all five of its new restaurants.
The new Hard Rock Casino in Gary is looking to fill hundreds of positions at all five of its new restaurants.
FBI warns of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards being sold online, says illegal sales endanger public health
The FBI is warning the public about fake COVID-19 vaccine cards that are being sold online and on social media. It’s illegal, and using one can endanger the masses by further spreading the virus.
The FBI is warning the public about fake COVID-19 vaccine cards that are being sold online and on social media. It’s illegal, and using one can endanger the masses by further spreading the virus.
Abbott to ship BinaxNOW coronavirus self test to Walgreens, CVS and Walmart next week
Mary Rodgers, principal scientist at Abbott, talks about the new COVID-19 self test they've developed that will be purchaseable over-the-counter at stores nationwide.
Mary Rodgers, principal scientist at Abbott, talks about the new COVID-19 self test they've developed that will be purchaseable over-the-counter at stores nationwide.
Company hiring full-time marijuana vaporizer tester, offering $42K salary
One of the largest global vaporizer e-commerce websites is looking for someone to test marijuana vaporizers full-time.
One of the largest global vaporizer e-commerce websites is looking for someone to test marijuana vaporizers full-time.
Rep. Schakowsky calls for Peloton recall due to safety concerns
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) talks about the safety hazards posed by Peloton treadmills and why she's calling on the company to issue a voluntary recall.
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) talks about the safety hazards posed by Peloton treadmills and why she's calling on the company to issue a voluntary recall.
Concerns about Peloton treadmill safety
The Consumer Products Safety Commission has issued an urgent warning against using the tread+ treadmill by Peloton, but the company is admitting no wrong-doing.
The Consumer Products Safety Commission has issued an urgent warning against using the tread+ treadmill by Peloton, but the company is admitting no wrong-doing.
Nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless, survey says
A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Millions of workers say they will quit if forced to return to office full-time
After more than a year of working from home, many workers are quite comfortable and may refuse to go back to the office full-time.
After more than a year of working from home, many workers are quite comfortable and may refuse to go back to the office full-time.
Illinois among US states with highest property taxes in 2020: report
Owning a home comes at a cost, but some properties are more taxing than others.
Owning a home comes at a cost, but some properties are more taxing than others.
Easy ways to lower your energy bill as we head into the warmer months
Kevin Brasler, executive editor at Chicago Consumer's Checkbook, breaks down a few simple ways to make your home more energy efficient and lighter on your wallet.
Kevin Brasler, executive editor at Chicago Consumer's Checkbook, breaks down a few simple ways to make your home more energy efficient and lighter on your wallet.
Unemployment claims fall to 576,000, lowest since COVID-19 pandemic began
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.