USPS job fairs this week in Chicago and Villa Park
Anyone wanting to learn more about jobs at the USPS has multiple opportunities this week.
Employment
Home Depot raises starting wage to $15 an hour
The home-improvement store said it is investing $1 billion in pay raises for its employees.
McHenry Co. Sheriff's Office taking applications for deputies
To qualify you must be at least 21, have a high school diploma or GED and have a valid driver's license.
Rockdale restaurant fined for illegally employing 25 underage workers
The company also denied seven other workers overtime for hours over 40 in a workweek.
Virtual job fair takes place Wednesday with more than 25 companies participating
More than 25 companies will be looking for workers, including Walmart, Exxon Mobil and Amazon.
Navy Pier hosting job fair Tuesday as businesses hope for return to normal this summer
After rough times during the pandemic, Navy Pier is ready to let the fun times roll again.
Metra To Hire More Than 100 Workers 'For Expected Increase In Ridership'
"Metra is always looking for talented people who thrive in a challenging and fast-paced industry. Our most important resource is a committed and diverse team that brings together a wealth of knowledge, skill and experience."
Pritzker Announces Creation Of 1,000 New Jobs With Help Of Federal Funds
People will be hired and trained as contact tracers and temperature screeners Others will be in charge of things like sanitizing buildings.
Illinois Public Housing Agencies Receive $2.7M In HUD Grants
Public housing authorities across Illinois are receiving a combined $2.7 million in federal grants to help residents find jobs and become more financially independent.
Federal Workers Take On Odd Jobs To Make Ends Meet
The hundreds of thousands of out-of-work government employees have more options than in past shutdowns given the rise of the so-called "gig economy" that has made an entire workforce out of people doing home vacation rentals and driving for companies like Uber, Lyft and Postmates.
Strong Labor Market Has More Americans Quitting Their Jobs
Even as employers struggle to hire workers, wages remain stagnant.
Help Wanted: Job Fair Offers Opportunities, Hope
"Across the spectrum, everyone is hiring. For the first time in modern history, jobs are available."
New Business: Auto Suppliers Expected To Usher In Hundreds Of Jobs
An auto supplier is set to build a new plant in Detroit and create as many as 750 new jobs.
Business Owners: Ask These 5 Questions When Interviewing Potential New Employees
A decade from now, this tech-savvy, team-orientated generation will account for 75 percent of the nation's workforce.
How To Write A Job Description According To The Experts
Whether you've never hired employees before, or you have lots of experience in the hiring process, it all starts with a well-written and thorough job description.
Firing An Employee? Check Out These 4 Tips For Avoiding A Lawsuit
While it's no small business owner's idea of a good time, it sometimes becomes necessary to fire an employee.
Chicago Area Police Lieutenant Values Education
Police Lieutenant Frank Trost shares information about his background and career.
Chief Psychologist Prepared With Academics And Broad-Field Training
Dr. Kenya D. Key explains how her education and clinical training helped her to be prepared for a competitive workforce in a psychology related field.
Chicago Caremerge Founder And CEO Believes In Teamwork
Asif Khan, founder and CEO of Caremerge, gives insight into his role and offers sound advice to others who desire a similar role.
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists Growth Expected To Continue In Chicago
Industrial-organizational psychology is the fastest growing profession. Find out what it takes to get into this highly specialized field.
Chicago Director Helps Make The Criminal Justice System More Just
Jac Charlier, Director of Consulting and Training at the Center for Health and Justice, works to improve the justice system and improve the lives of citizens.
Chicago Art Teacher Offers A Nurturing Environment To Students
Stacey Foss, elementary art teacher in Elgin School District U-46, shares her experiences in the classroom.
Chicago Technology Director Finds Daily Inspiration From Students
Mark Dozier is responsible for the purchasing, implementation and maintenance of all tech devices in the school.
Nursing Supervisor Enjoys Communicating With Patients And Co-Workers
Maria Kordas shares her experiences in her nursing career, her expertise in the medical arena and offers solid advice for those looking to pursue a career in the nursing field.
Chicago Chairwoman Challenges The Status Quo
Michelle Kilbourne, chair of business & leadership at Judson University, shares her experiences working in the School of Business and Professional Studies.
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Peoples fills big role leading DePaul's rebound in the Big East
DePaul University's women's basketball team is coming off its first losing season under head coach Doug Bruno since 1999, and All-American Aneesah Morrow transferred to LSU.
Union wants to see Postal Police back on street after more mail carriers are robbed in Chicago area
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) has introduced legislation that would put Postal Police back on the street to protect workers.
Purple powder spills onto I-88 after rollover crash
It happened around 3:30 on Wednesday afternoon.
Chicago churches begin taking in migrants who had been staying at police stations
This is part of Mayor Brandon Johnson's new "Unity Initiative," wherein the city will be partnering with 17 churches citywide to take in migrants.
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Migrants say they were kicked out of Chicago Police station and into frigid cold
"This is not a game," a police captain is heard saying on video. "I want everybody out this station; out this lobby… all this junk out of here."
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Peoples fills big role leading DePaul's rebound in the Big East
DePaul University's women's basketball team is coming off its first losing season under head coach Doug Bruno since 1999, and All-American Aneesah Morrow transferred to LSU.
Union wants to see Postal Police back on street after more mail carriers are robbed in Chicago area
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) has introduced legislation that would put Postal Police back on the street to protect workers.
Purple powder spills onto I-88 after rollover crash
It happened around 3:30 on Wednesday afternoon.
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Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
After 38 are injured when CTA train hits snowplow, questions about what went wrong
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Parents furious after girls are subjected to racist taunts at Minooka Community High
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
Fallen Chicago firefighter Andrew Price remembered as a "light of sunshine"
Price's body was escorted to the Medical Examiner's office alongside his friends and family on Monday.
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Former Illinois House GOP leader Jim Durkin won't run for Cook County state's attorney
"If you're going to run in a race, you have to run knowing that you have a good chance of winning, and I see no path winning with Trump at the top of the ticket," Durkin said.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin leads Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on gun violence crisis
"Across the country, gun violence is a public health epidemic, plain and simple," Durbin said.
Jurors hear wiretapped conversations between Ed Burke, mole Danny Solis
At the time, Solis was also a sitting member of the Chicago City Council, as alderman of the 25th Ward.
House begins latest effort to expel George Santos after damning ethics probe
The House will try for a third time this year to expel New York Rep. George Santos after the Ethics Committee released a scathing report detailing his alleged lawbreaking.
Burger King franchisee operations manager testifies on pressure from former Ald. Ed Burke
Meanwhile, one of the attorneys for Burke co-defendant Peter Andrews tested positive for COVID-19.
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
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UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
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Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
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Peoples fills big role leading DePaul's rebound in the Big East
DePaul University's women's basketball team is coming off its first losing season under head coach Doug Bruno since 1999, and All-American Aneesah Morrow transferred to LSU.
Blackhawks get goals from Dickinson, 3 others, top Kraken
The Blackhawks had dropped six of seven. They held off the Kraken in the final minutes.
Bulls get pounded by Celtics, have now lost 8 of 9
DeMar DeRozan and Coby White led the Bulls with 19 points apiece.
Blackhawks to terminate Corey Perry's contract for "unacceptable" conduct
The Blackhawks said Perry engaged in "unacceptable" conduct that violated terms of his contract and the team's internal policies "intended to promote professional and safe work environment."
Illinois' Newton named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
Newton is widely regarded as one of the best defensive linemen in the country and led all Power Five defensive tackles in quarterback pressures.
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American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
David Letterman returns to "The Late Show" for first time since 2015
David Letterman hosted "The Late Show" for over 20 years, from 1993 to 2015.
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Cleanup continues on the Reagan Tollway for purple powder-like spill
It looks like paver sand is what is all over I-88 as crews work to clean it up and open the lanes back to traffic.
New push to protect postal workers amid spike in robberies
Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) has introduced legislation that would put Postal Police back on the street to protect workers. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Long Island Rep. George Santos could be voted out of Congress
The House is voting to expel the embattled Republican, and even Santos concedes there is probably enough support to kick him out.
Doritos invents program to silence crunching sounds
With Zoom being part of our everyday lives, we know how annoying it can be to hear someone crunching away on chips during a call – as CBS 2 Streaming Anchor Brad Edwards demonstrates. Doritos has a solution.
Tributes and farewells to Rosalynn Carter
The former first lady had a private funeral in Plains, Georgia where she was born and where she lived for decades with former president Jimmy Carter.
Crime
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Union wants to see Postal Police back on street after more mail carriers are robbed in Chicago area
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) has introduced legislation that would put Postal Police back on the street to protect workers.
Man wanted into Chicago homicide slams into school bus following pursuit in Milwaukee
The school bus ended up on its side, and several other vehicles were also damaged.
Legal expert on rap lyrics as evidence in Young Thug RICO trial
The trial could serve as a window into how prosecutors will go after former President Donald Trump and how they use rap lyrics as evidence.
Person questioned after 9-month-old girl is shot, critically wounded on South Side
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remained under investigation Wednesday, police said.
Woman's body left on side of the road in Lake County
Police said it appeared the woman was the victim of a homicide and that her body was dumped during the early morning hours.
