Chicago Director Of IT Encourages A Continued Education
Brian Clark, Director of Information Technology at STATS LLC, encourages others to continue with their education and offers excellent advice to those looking to get into the technology field.
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Brian Clark, Director of Information Technology at STATS LLC, encourages others to continue with their education and offers excellent advice to those looking to get into the technology field.
There is a high demand for computer and information research scientists in Chicago; this growing field offers a multitude of opportunities.
John Summers-Miller, VP of Finance Merchandising at US Foods, shares the details of his job description and offers excellent advice to those looking to get into a similar career.
Rachel Dubrow, LCSW is a psychotherapist who is in private practice; she shares the responsibilities of her role, the favorite part of of her day and how education prepared her for her career.
Andrea Erickson encourages aspiring education leaders to "be a learner first then a teacher. The role of principal is lead learner and teacher. "
Rebecca Skorek, a research analyst at the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, offers excellent advice to those considering a career in the criminal justice field.
Christy Sarantopoulos, Specialty Compounding Pharmacy Sales Representative/Nurse at JDiscount Pharmacy, shares the scope and responsibilities of her position.
Demand for mixologists grows in Chicago as Illinois recently reinstated happy hours, and restaurants and bars are taking advantage of the new legalization by offering many drink specials.
"Spend at least as much time reading things your professor didn't assign; you'll learn more and find your passion."
Sean Hayes, CVA , Founder and Owner of Insurance Agency Appraisal, offers information about his career and excellent advice for others who are considering a similar career.
Deepak Kaul, Vice President of Information Technology at Zebra Technologies, is responsible for functional and technical delivery of enterprise applications across the company's global offices.
The often overlooked position of an actuary is in fact one of the most respectable and well-paying jobs in the United States; due to the abundance of insurance companies in Chicago, there is a great need for in the Windy City.
Melissa Pekar, Physical Education Teacher at Elgin School District, shares insight into her school day and the joy she has working with students everyday.
Rhonda Fried is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Mathers Clinic in Chicago; finds her job to be very challenging, but also very rewarding.
Jennie Magiera, Chief Technology Officer for Des Plaines School District 62, supports teachers, students and staff with innovative tools.
Richard Schak, Program Director of Criminal Justice at National Louis University, has many life experiences in the Criminal Justice field and brings those experiences to his position to teach others at the university.
Steve Penley, Business Teacher at Waubonsie Valley High School, helps student's develop critical thinking skills through their participation in Business Courses.
Jonathan Bast would advise future music teachers to choose a college that has a great Music Education department. Then, participate in as many musical experiences as they can.
Diana Bahena, Chicago Nurse Practitioner, shares her experiences working with aging adults in a longterm facility, and she enjoys her broad and vast responsibilities.
Steve Wodka, Psy.D., CEO and co-owner of a private outpatient psychotherapy practice, Personal Growth Associates, shares his background, his role and responsibilities.
Once Sage was out of college, he landed his first position as a Social Media Manager, for a small Chicago Tech-Startup (CouponCabin.com), which is how he found his way into the tech-industry.
An insurance underwriter is responsible to determine if a potential customer will be offered insurance, along with the coverage, the terms and also the cost. Th
Dale Gustafson, Director of Campus Safety and Security at Trinity Christian College, has had years of experience in criminal justice and law enforcement; he shares his experiences and educational background.
Dr. Gene Crume, President of Judson University, has helped lead the school in educational success and growth; his exemplary vision has carried Judson University to be one of the top rated Chicago area Universities.
"When asked what I do, in jest I'll say, 'I save the world, one life at a time.' Although I do believe humor has an amazing effect in a therapeutic environment, I take my work very seriously."
The Wildcats are led by another record-setting superstar, hoping to lead them back to the top.
Ryan Nembhard broke Dallas coach Jason Kidd's club rookie record with 23 assists after No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg's debut season ended with an ankle injury, and the Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 149-128 in a season finale.
CTA did not give an exact time for when the issue will be fixed, but said they are working to restore service as quickly as possible.
Chicago equaled a club record by using nine pitchers in a nine-inning game.
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pointed out that gamers "have many of the hard skills it takes to be a successful controller."
Starting in December, eligible men in the U.S. will be automatically registered for the military draft.
An attorney for ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan argued to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday that the former Democratic power broker's conviction on bribery and other corruption charges should be overturned.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Ending domestic violence is the goal of groups and advocates all over the world, and some experts in Chicago say it is time to become less reactive and more proactive when it comes to the people causing harm.
A new Iowa law bans local nondiscrimination protections on the basis of gender identity after the state became the first in the U.S. to roll back its civil rights code last year.
A new restaurant has joined the busy stretch of Halsted Street toward the south end of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood that is also home to Alinea and Boka.
The federal government is suing Illinois, Connecticut and Arizona over efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Mozart's "Don Giovanni," the local premiere of the 2022 opera "Omar," and a fresh production of "Guys and Dolls" are among the highlights of the 2026-2027 season for Chicago's Lyric Opera.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
On April 4, she joined another recent Wildcats superstar, Izzy Scane, as the only two players in program history to score 300 career goals.
The group of eight took off on Saturday, aiming to hit almost 200 restaurants in Salt Lake County. By the end of the day, they visited 176 fast-food restaurants, beating the old record of 150.
Meteorologist Kylee Monday will feature warm and mainly dry conditions, with strong storms arriving late day and through the overnight.
The hot dog is 23 inches, all beef, served on a 19-inch sub roll. That is about the size of two footlong Subway sandwiches. It will set you back a whopping $45.
Southbound State Street will close between Wacker and Randolph starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 13.
A woman shot and wounded three men early Sunday on busy Irving Park Road in the Chicago neighborhood of the same name.
In the months since his election, Pope Leo has spoken up against both the war in Iran and the mass deportation of migrants in the U.S. His statements have inspired American cardinals to speak out.
The Chicago Department of Transportation said southbound State Street will be closed between Wacker Drive and Randolph Street beginning Monday, April 13.
CTA did not give an exact time for when the issue will be fixed, but said they are working to restore service as quickly as possible.
The man charged with damaging the vehicles of several Chicago firefighters at multiple locations on Chicago's South Side appeared at a bond hearing on Sunday, where he was ordered held.
New proposed Illinois legislation would allow renters or people who can't install massive rooftop panels to also harness the power of the sun.
When a rusty light pole snapped and fell on a woman's car in Bucktown, causing thousands of dollars in damage, she thought the city would pay for it. She was wrong.
Financial exploitation is the leading type of elder abuse in Illinois. One Streamwood woman learned that personally, when her brother took hundreds of thousands of dollars from their parents' financial accounts.
One year after a teenage girl was shot outside her home in Country Club Hills, Illinois, and was told she would never walk again, she continued to defy the odds and reclaim her independence.
A Morgan Park family is still in shock after a staggering 300% spike in their latest property tax bill, and the man poised to take over as Cook County Assessor at the end of the year says it's an error he wants to make sure doesn't happen again.
The Wildcats are led by another record-setting superstar, hoping to lead them back to the top.
Ryan Nembhard broke Dallas coach Jason Kidd's club rookie record with 23 assists after No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg's debut season ended with an ankle injury, and the Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 149-128 in a season finale.
Chicago equaled a club record by using nine pitchers in a nine-inning game.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Chicago had been 0 for 7 with runners in scoring position before Busch's single after going 1 of 23 in the previous two losses to Pittsburgh.
A man was killed this weekend in a shooting in the south Chicago suburb of Oak Forest.
Chicago police on Sunday were investigating a shooting in the Back of the Yards neighborhood involving a teen riding a scooter.
The man charged with damaging the vehicles of several Chicago firefighters at multiple locations on Chicago's South Side appeared at a bond hearing on Sunday, where he was ordered held.
Chicago police early Sunday were investigating a shooting that left a woman dead in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
A woman shot and wounded three men early Sunday on busy Irving Park Road in the Chicago neighborhood of the same name.
