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Amazon says it’s looking to hire 55,000 people

September 1, 2021 3:07pm CDT

Amazon said it plans to hire 55,000 people around the world, with about 40,000 of those roles in the U.S.

Camila Cabello, Idina Menzel talk new 'Cinderella' film

August 30, 2021 1:19pm CDT

Pop star Camila Cabello and Broadway legend Idina Menzel join an all-star cast for the new re-imagining of Cinderella, a musical with a red-hot soundtrack. The film features songs from Queen, Madonna and Jennifer Lopez.

Stars of 'Cinderella' talk about Amazon remake

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Stars of 'Cinderella' talk about Amazon remake

August 30, 2021 1:01pm CDT

The cast of 'Cinderella' talks about their new film coming out this Friday on Amazon Prime.

Hoverboard battery packs sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon recalled over fire hazard

August 26, 2021 12:19pm CDT

Razor issued a recall for 237,000 lithium-ion GLW battery packs.

Marion Cotillard discusses new Amazon rock opera 'Annette'

August 24, 2021 1:32pm CDT

Academy Award winner Marion Cotillard and Academy Award nominee Adam Driver star in the new rock opera Annette, which is streaming now on Amazon Prime.

Amazon removes delivery lockers from NW Side park

August 16, 2021 1:03pm CDT

Amazon has removed delivery lockers from Chicago parks after backlash from residents.

Avondale residents upset by Amazon locker installed in the middle of sidewalk

August 13, 2021 10:28pm CDT

Outrage is growing in Avondale after Amazon apparently installed a locker in the middle of a sidewalk.

Amazon to move locker after outrage by Avondale residents

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Amazon to move locker after outrage by Avondale residents

August 13, 2021 10:22pm CDT

Outrage is growing in Avondale after Amazon apparently installed a locker in the middle of a sidewalk.

Amazon to mandate masks for all its workers in warehouses

August 6, 2021 5:52pm CDT

Starting Monday, Amazon will be requiring all of its 900,000 U.S. warehouse workers to wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status.

Amazon purchases $35 million plant on Southwest Side

July 15, 2021 8:45am CDT

Amazon purchased a $35 million plant on the city's Southwest Side Wednesday, signaling one of its biggest land deals in the Chicago area.

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Amazon buys Southwest side plant

July 15, 2021 8:16am CDT

Amazon has purchased a 70-acre steel fabricating plant on the city?s Southwest Side for $35 million, completing one of its biggest land deals in the Chicago area.

Amazon plans to hire and train 100,000 veterans and military spouses

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Amazon plans to hire and train 100,000 veterans and military spouses

July 13, 2021 10:16am CDT

John Quintas, Amazon's Director of Global Military Affairs, joins Good Day Chicago to explain the Amazon announcement to hire and train 100,000 veteran and military spouses.

Amazon to hire over 100,000 US veterans and military spouses by 2024

July 13, 2021 8:27am CDT

Amazon has 35,000 open jobs right now that are available to veterans.

Lightfoot launches first Summer Kickback Series with programs for Chicago teens

July 9, 2021 7:29am CDT

Chicago's first-ever Summer Kickback Series begins Friday.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos officially steps down as CEO

July 5, 2021 9:22pm CDT

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has officially stepped down as CEO of the company he started out of his Seattle garage in 1995.

Lawsuit accuses Amazon of price gouging during COVID-19 pandemic

July 3, 2021 1:34pm CDT

A class-action lawsuit accuses Amazon of hiking up prices for food, cleaning products, personal hygiene products and emergency or medical products during the pandemic.