Special Olympics Illinois, Amazon Fresh launch program to promote inclusive workplaces

The program has been in the works since the fall when Special Olympics Illinois and Amazon Fresh teamed up and hosted a “Job Shadow Day” at the Oak Lawn grocery store.

Special Olympics Illinois, Amazon Fresh launch program to promote inclusive workplaces
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Special Olympics Illinois and Amazon Fresh have partnered up to launch a brand-new program to promote inclusive workplaces. It's not only an opportunity for the Special Olympic athletes at the center of the program but for the entire community.

Amazon launches subscription prescription drug service

Amazon says RxPass is a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships. Consumers will pay $5 a month to fill as many prescriptions as they need from a list of 50 generic medications.

For second time in two months, Amazon warehouse in Waukegan cited for safety-related violations

Federal safety inspectors have found that workers at Amazon warehouses in Waukegan and two other cities are at “high risk” of lower back injuries and other health problems because of work rules “designed for speed but not safety.”

Amazon introduces Ring car camera for vehicles

The dual-facing camera sits on the vehicle’s dashboard and is designed to record when your car is in motion and when it’s turned off.

John Krasinski on bringing the enormity of 'Jack Ryan' to the small screen

For over 30 years, five different actors have portrayed the role of CIA Agent Jack Ryan – John Krasinski is not only the latest to take on the role, but the first to bring the character to the small screen.

John Krasinski on following in the footsteps of other great 'Jack Ryan' portrayals
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John Krasinski follows in the footsteps of past ?Jack Ryans? like Harrison Ford, Alec Baldwin, Ben Affleck and Chris Pine ? and stars in the third season of Prime Video?s hit series ?Jack Ryan.?

Democrats question worker safety in Amazon Illinois warehouse rebuild

Several members of Congress want Amazon to explain why an Illinois warehouse that collapsed during a 2021 tornado, killing six employees, is being rebuilt without adding upgraded storm shelters.

Amazon sued for allegedly stealing more than $1M in tips from delivery workers

Amazon says tips were already paid to drivers as part of a settlement last year. Amazon was accused of stealing tips from delivery drivers to subsidize its own labor expenses between 2016 and 2019, according to a lawsuit.

Cyber Monday madness: Inside look at Amazon facility in Matteson
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On what has traditionally become the busiest day of the year for online retailing, the world's largest online retailer is going into overdrive with more than 3,000 employees at a fulfillment center in south suburban Matteson.