Unemployment claims jumped by 5.25M last week as coronavirus job carnage continues
The wave of layoffs that has engulfed the U.S. economy since the coronavirus struck caused 5.2 million more people to seek unemployment benefits last week.
The wave of layoffs that has engulfed the U.S. economy since the coronavirus struck caused 5.2 million more people to seek unemployment benefits last week.
Nonprofit aims to revive restaurant jobs while providing meals to healthcare workers on the front-lines
Off Their Plate, a nonprofit organization with the aim of reviving restaurant jobs and providing meals to healthcare workers on the front-lines of the coronavirus pandemic, launched this week in Chicago.
Off Their Plate, a nonprofit organization with the aim of reviving restaurant jobs and providing meals to healthcare workers on the front-lines of the coronavirus pandemic, launched this week in Chicago.
Amazon plans to hire 75,000 more employees, raise hourly wages amid COVID-19 demand
Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.
Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.
State Farm, Progressive to return up to $2 billion to policyholders amid coronavirus pandemic
On average, State Farm says auto customers can expect to receive a credit of about 25 percent of premium for the time period March 20 through May 31.
On average, State Farm says auto customers can expect to receive a credit of about 25 percent of premium for the time period March 20 through May 31.
Jobless claims up again in Illinois; 200,000 another new record
Unemployment claims in Illinois jumped nearly 13% last week, with 201,041 new claims largely attributable to the spread of the coronavirus.
Unemployment claims in Illinois jumped nearly 13% last week, with 201,041 new claims largely attributable to the spread of the coronavirus.
Record 16.8 million have sought US jobless aid since virus
More than 1 in 10 American workers have lost jobs amid the coronavirus, underscoring the growing damage the crisis is taking on the world’s economy.
More than 1 in 10 American workers have lost jobs amid the coronavirus, underscoring the growing damage the crisis is taking on the world’s economy.
Travelers are owed refunds for canceled flights, Department of Transportation says
The Department of Transportation issued an enforcement notice for airlines to give refunds to travelers whose flights were canceled due to COVID-19.
The Department of Transportation issued an enforcement notice for airlines to give refunds to travelers whose flights were canceled due to COVID-19.
'Gig' workers wait for answers on stimulus money
Independent contractors or "gig" workers are feeling the pain of pandemic. Many have seen reduced work hours, and now, they may not receive any stimulus unemployment benefits.
Independent contractors or "gig" workers are feeling the pain of pandemic. Many have seen reduced work hours, and now, they may not receive any stimulus unemployment benefits.
Geico announces 15 percent auto insurance credit worth billions because people are driving less
Geico will be giving a 15 percent credit to auto and motorcycle policyholders when they renew their coverage this year.
Geico will be giving a 15 percent credit to auto and motorcycle policyholders when they renew their coverage this year.
Push being made to reduce property tax bills in Cook County
The coronavirus crisis is one more blow to the already troubled real estate market in the Chicago area.
The coronavirus crisis is one more blow to the already troubled real estate market in the Chicago area.
Real estate market feeling impact of coronavirus
Many industries are being hit hard by the coronavirus and that includes real estate. Buyers are backing out of deals, fearing for their finances, and realtors are tasked with creating news ways to show home virtually. Jameson Sotheby's realtor Katie Gerding LeGrand weighs in.
Many industries are being hit hard by the coronavirus and that includes real estate. Buyers are backing out of deals, fearing for their finances, and realtors are tasked with creating news ways to show home virtually. Jameson Sotheby's realtor Katie Gerding LeGrand weighs in.
‘Thank you for being on the front lines’: BP offering discounted gas to health care workers
The promotion runs through June 30.
The promotion runs through June 30.
Job losses due to coronavirus could climb to 47 million
Phil Flynn from The Price Futures Group joins us to provide his analysis on the latest U.S. jobs report.
Phil Flynn from The Price Futures Group joins us to provide his analysis on the latest U.S. jobs report.
US sheds 701,000 jobs, ending a record-long hiring streak
A record-long streak of U.S. job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade as employers cut 701,000 jobs because of the viral outbreak that’s all but shut down the U.S. economy.
A record-long streak of U.S. job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade as employers cut 701,000 jobs because of the viral outbreak that’s all but shut down the U.S. economy.
Unemployment up again, Illinois receives 178,000 initial claims
Illinois continued to share in the nation’s economic pain wrought by COVID-19 with 178,421 unemployment claims filed last week.
Illinois continued to share in the nation’s economic pain wrought by COVID-19 with 178,421 unemployment claims filed last week.
Target will begin limiting guests into crowded stores
Target is taking new steps to combat the spread of coronavirus at its stores.
Target is taking new steps to combat the spread of coronavirus at its stores.
US unemployment claims hit record 6.6 million
Phil Flynn from The Price Futures Group joins us to talk about the week's latest unemployment numbers.
Phil Flynn from The Price Futures Group joins us to talk about the week's latest unemployment numbers.
US unemployment claims hit record 6.6 million amid coronavirus outbreak
More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week - doubling a record high set just one week earlier - a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.
More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week - doubling a record high set just one week earlier - a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.
Mariano's looking to hire hundreds during COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has many of us distancing ourselves from shopping, leading to a hiring blitz at one grocery store chain.
The coronavirus pandemic has many of us distancing ourselves from shopping, leading to a hiring blitz at one grocery store chain.
Indiana jobless claims surged to 120,000 last week
The new claims released Tuesday by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development represent a more than 50-fold increase from from just 2,312 two weeks ago.
The new claims released Tuesday by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development represent a more than 50-fold increase from from just 2,312 two weeks ago.