Report: Unemployment system 'glitch' publicized private information
State officials blamed a “glitch” in Illinois’ new system for processing unemployment benefits for making the private information of some applicants public online.
State officials blamed a “glitch” in Illinois’ new system for processing unemployment benefits for making the private information of some applicants public online.
Adler Planetarium lays off 120 employees due to pandemic
The planetarium had 308 employees when it filed its 2018 federal taxes, according to The Chicago Tribune.
The planetarium had 308 employees when it filed its 2018 federal taxes, according to The Chicago Tribune.
Office Depot closing stores, laying off 13,000 workers
Office Depot announced a restructuring plan that includes closing stores and laying off about 13,100 employees by 2023.
Office Depot announced a restructuring plan that includes closing stores and laying off about 13,100 employees by 2023.
Chicago teens invent board game that's becoming wildly popular
The young makers of a local board game are working to keep you entertained during the stay-at-home order.
The young makers of a local board game are working to keep you entertained during the stay-at-home order.
Make $15 an hour: Activists connecting Chicago youth with summer jobs
With so many out of work, activists are doing what they can to make sure Chicago’s young people will have jobs this summer.
With so many out of work, activists are doing what they can to make sure Chicago’s young people will have jobs this summer.
36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit
Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.
Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.
Chicago Whole Foods store converting to online-only shopping
A popular Chicago Whole Foods has gone dark.
A popular Chicago Whole Foods has gone dark.
Grocery store prices rose last month amid COVID-19 pandemic
The price index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs increased the most, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The price index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs increased the most, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Illinois woman calls unemployment office 500+ times, gets no answers
One million people in Illinois have filed for unemployment since March, and when it comes to getting benefits, some have had more success than others.
One million people in Illinois have filed for unemployment since March, and when it comes to getting benefits, some have had more success than others.
Distinct possibility: ‘Temporary’ layoffs may be permanent
Call it realism or pessimism, but more employers are coming to a reluctant conclusion: Many of the employees they’ve had to lay off in the face of the coronavirus pandemic might not be returning to their old jobs anytime soon.
Call it realism or pessimism, but more employers are coming to a reluctant conclusion: Many of the employees they’ve had to lay off in the face of the coronavirus pandemic might not be returning to their old jobs anytime soon.
Unemployment 'could be' nearing Great Depression levels: Mnuchin
More than a decade of job gains were erased in April; the stunning job losses are more than double what the U.S. saw during the 2008 financial crisis.
More than a decade of job gains were erased in April; the stunning job losses are more than double what the U.S. saw during the 2008 financial crisis.
'I hope for more work:' Undocumented immigrants thrilled to find jobs amid pandemic
"I'm very happy that I found work," Jose said in Spanish through a translator. "I now have money to send to my family. This is very important."
"I'm very happy that I found work," Jose said in Spanish through a translator. "I now have money to send to my family. This is very important."
US unemployment surges to a Depression-era level of 14.7-percent
The coronavirus crisis has sent U.S. unemployment surging to 14.7%, a level last seen when the country was in the throes of the Depression and President Franklin D. Roosevelt was assuring Americans that the only thing to fear was fear itself.
The coronavirus crisis has sent U.S. unemployment surging to 14.7%, a level last seen when the country was in the throes of the Depression and President Franklin D. Roosevelt was assuring Americans that the only thing to fear was fear itself.
Wine company sets up hotline for fed-up moms to vent their frustrations about 2020
One wine company has set up a hotline for frustrated moms to let out their anger, and even turn their rage into a chance to win free wine.
One wine company has set up a hotline for frustrated moms to let out their anger, and even turn their rage into a chance to win free wine.
Teen invited to apply for police job after finding $135,000 in cash on the ground and turning it in
José Nuñez Romaniz, who studies criminal justice, was invited to apply for a job as a public safety officer in Albuquerque.
José Nuñez Romaniz, who studies criminal justice, was invited to apply for a job as a public safety officer in Albuquerque.
Jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression
The unemployment rate could reach 16% or more. Twenty-one million jobs may have been lost in April.
The unemployment rate could reach 16% or more. Twenty-one million jobs may have been lost in April.
Why farmers dump food and crops while grocery stores run dry and Americans struggle
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wage a silent war across the country, American farmers are being forced to pour out milk, crush eggs, toss fresh fruits and vegetables, euthanize livestock and plow under perfectly robust crops
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wage a silent war across the country, American farmers are being forced to pour out milk, crush eggs, toss fresh fruits and vegetables, euthanize livestock and plow under perfectly robust crops
Governor Pritzker says state making progress on jobless aid
A new system built to handle unemployment claims from independent contractors and people typically unable to get jobless benefits will be ready to handle expected demand next week, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday.
A new system built to handle unemployment claims from independent contractors and people typically unable to get jobless benefits will be ready to handle expected demand next week, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday.
Nearly 3.2 million more workers seek jobless aid
Roughly 33.5 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the seven weeks since the coronavirus began forcing millions of companies to close their doors and slash their workforces.
Roughly 33.5 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the seven weeks since the coronavirus began forcing millions of companies to close their doors and slash their workforces.
Ritz Cheese Cracker sandwiches recalled after peanut butter variety was discovered inside
A "limited quantity" of Ritz Cracker's Cheese Cracker Sandwiches Family Size products are being voluntarily recalled after there was a mix up in the packaging, according to Mondelēz International, which owns Ritz.
A "limited quantity" of Ritz Cracker's Cheese Cracker Sandwiches Family Size products are being voluntarily recalled after there was a mix up in the packaging, according to Mondelēz International, which owns Ritz.