Chicago area woman takes on battle with Amazon after firing, back pay dispute
So far, the employee, Jillian Desyatnyk, has won the first couple of rounds against the retail giant. Megan Hickey reports.
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So far, the employee, Jillian Desyatnyk, has won the first couple of rounds against the retail giant. Megan Hickey reports.
There were at least a dozen shoppers lined up for the grand opening of the Amazon Fresh location in Arlington Heights.
There were at least a dozen shoppers lined up for the grand opening. The first customer in line received a $100 Amazon gift card, and the next 99 received gift cards between $5 and $15.
The drivers, who have been on strike since June 26, said they're living paycheck to paycheck, getting paid around $20 per hour, while rarely scheduled for a full 40-hour work week.
It will create at least 1,000 new jobs.
The $11B center will be near the town of New Carlisle, about 15 miles west of South Bend.
West Loop-based Kove IO, Inc., had accused Amazon Web Services of infringing on three patents held by CEO John Overton and fellow inventor Stephen Bailey.
A federal jury in Chicago has awarded $525 million in damages to a Chicago-based tech firm, after finding Amazon Web Services infringed on three of the company's patents.
A Rogers Park resident was frustrated after seeing Amazon drivers abandon delivery containers at his building.
A Rogers Park resident was frustrated after seeing Amazon drivers abandon delivery containers at his building. But when Fred Morton saw one package along the lakefront, he was really fed up.
The truck was later recovered in the alley behind the 3800 block of North Lawndale Avenue.
During this season of giving, we're seeing some bad behavior.
During this season of giving, we’re seeing some bad behavior at a Chicago home. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
They said it happened around 1:20 Friday afternoon near Monroe and Leavitt.
The Manfre family said Amazon helped them after they reported the first bad delivery, but ghosted them about the second one, until CBS 2 got involved.
Amazon is using artificial intelligence to help manage the rush. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave got exclusive access to Amazon's "robotics research and development center" where it says the future is being built.
It was the latest in a string of strikes that Amazon drivers have staged in nine states since June.
The e-commerce giant announced a new partnership with Hyundai. Starting next year, you can buy a vehicle on Amazon, then pick it up at a local dealership or have it delivered.
Hackers pretend to be amazon and send out emails with an attachment saying your account is suspended or put on hold, and then tries to trick you into logging in and giving your payment information. Some members may also receive fake text about their account.
Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and the U.S. Postal Service are hiring for all sorts of seasonal positions.
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is a monopoly.
A new lawsuit claims Amazon uses its size and reach to keep prices higher and compels sellers on its site to use Amazon's logistics and advertising services. Amazon says the lawsuit is wrong on the facts and the law.
Amazon says it will begin include ads in its Prime Video content, but will offer an ad-free version for customers who pay extra.
Right now, orders of at least $25 get free shipping. But the retailer is raising that by $10 for customers in some areas. The idea is being tested right now based on zip codes.
Black Workers Matter and the West Humboldt Park Community Coalition have held several protests at the site this year.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is set to retire in 2026, but before he leaves Congress he is making one last attempt to pass the DREAM Act.
The Chicago Harbor Lock is facing steep cuts to its federal funding under President Trump's 2026 budget.
A rollover crash in Chicago's Loop shut down part of Wacker Drive overnight.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Four people were injured, two of them seriously, in a crash on Chicago's South Side early Friday morning, police said.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is set to retire in 2026, but before he leaves Congress he is making one last attempt to pass the DREAM Act.
Former Chicago Tribune publisher and editor-in-chief R. Bruce Dold passed away this week.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.
The Pentagon watchdog released its report on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal to share details about operations in Yemen.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a bill aimed at protecting vaccine access in Illinois.
Roseland Community Hospital on Monday celebrated the opening of a new sickle cell treatment clinic.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
Small Business Saturday was disrupted by the winter storm for many business owners in Chicago, but in the Rogers Park neighborhood, a group of business owners came together to draw customers.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago.
As the Chicago Bears, White Sox, and Fire all push for brand-new stadiums, a new report provided some advice about what teams can do to be successful.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Starting Wednesday, riders on the Chicago Transit Authority system will hear a recognizable Chicago voice during their commutes.
Three different times over the past year, popular and longstanding Chicago stage theater spaces have made headlines for their demise. But it's not all bad news by any stretch.
Joe Colborn, better known as Joe "JoBo" Bohannon on Chicago radio, died this week.
The Chi-Lites occupy a proud place in Chicago music history, and they aren't done yet.
Danica McKellar, best known for playing Winnie Cooper on "The Wonder Years," joined CBS News Chicago to discuss her new Christmas movie "Have We Met This Christmas," which she wrote and stars in, as well as her children's books.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is set to retire in 2026, but before he leaves Congress he is making one last attempt to pass the DREAM Act.
Jackie Kostek jumpstarts your day with a look at Ruth Page's "The Nutcracker."
The Chicago Harbor Lock is facing steep cuts to its federal funding under President Trump’s 2026 budget.
You can drop off toy drive donations to 145 W. Main Street in Barrington, Illinois.
Ten residents were hospitalized after a fire broke out at a West Humboldt Park apartment building overnight.
A south suburban mom says her 6-year-old was sent home early and left alone in the cold for more than an hour.
The Chicago Harbor Lock is facing steep cuts to its federal funding under President Trump's 2026 budget.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is set to retire in 2026, but before he leaves Congress he is making one last attempt to pass the DREAM Act.
A rollover crash in Chicago's Loop shut down part of Wacker Drive overnight.
A Chicago woman battling ALS said she's been struggling just to get a disabled parking space in front of her Bridgeport home.
Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning lawmakers of problems for years.
Charles Beach was sworn in on Monday as Cook County's first new chief judge in 24 years, and takes over amid a political firestorm over what appears to be systemic issues with how accused criminals are being monitored before trial.
Some Chicagoans found out the hard way on Monday that the overnight winter parking ban is in effect.
The electronic monitoring system in Cook County has come under increased scrutiny, after a woman was set on fire in a horrific arson attack on the Blue Line, with critics demanding answers as to why the suspect wasn't already behind bars.
Sitting in 1st-place in the NFC standings isn't the only feel-good story for the Bears, as cornerback Nahshon Wright was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Month.
The Bulls dropped to 9-12 with their fifth loss in a row.
Braeden Bowman forced overtime for the Golden Knights when he put in his own rebound with 2:28 left in the third period.
Caleb Williams plans on picking up right where he left off the last time he faced the Packers.
The Bulls led by as many as 15 points in the third quarter, holding the Magic without a field goal for the first five minutes of the period.
The special edition locket was inspired by the James Bond film "Octopussy," which revolves around a plot to steal a rare Faberge egg.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
A woman from Chicago's northwest suburbs appeared in court Thursday for a shooting that killed another woman in the South Loop in September.
The man charged with pushing a CTA passenger onto the tracks at a Blue Line station in Chicago's western suburbs on Monday was ordered held in jail, after repeatedly interrupting the judge and prosecutors during his first court appearance on Wednesday.
A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group.
