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Chamille Weddington has found a way to connect her Columbia College students with the importance of leadership skills.
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Chamille Weddington has found a way to connect her Columbia College students with the importance of leadership skills.
Commercials are becoming more diverse to represent a changing American demographic. Social media is utilized more often. Instructor Jaime Black shares tips on why marketing has evolved.
Justin Sinkovich can play several guitars, the keyboard and works on the engineering side of production. However, as a kid, he grew up always wanting to learn the business side of the music industry.
Dr. Vicki Keough, started off wanting to be a special education teacher, but after seeing the impact that nurses leave with patients, she chose to gain more experience.
When Jennifer Schaller made the jump from the vice president of Aon to finishing law school, she knew what she was doing.
Neuropsychological evaluations are like solving the pieces to a puzzle, Sayaka Machizawa's background in sleuthing has lead her to interact as a consultant and a psychologist for airplane pilots.
Becoming bilingual and working in Mexico helped open Aurora Reinke's mind to multicultural job opportunities, but it was a trip to Paris and London that initiated her interest in international careers.
While pursuing a career in politics, lawyer and CPA Linnae Bryant found out she enjoyed teaching at Chicago State University far more than she expected to.
Information Security Analysts, one of the top jobs for 2015, may not be required to have traditional education, however Maharshi Dave still believes that formal education matters for IT professionals to get ahead.
The Census reports that in 2011 there were 3.5 million employed nurses in 2011, about 3.2 million of whom were female and 330,000 male..
Dr. Kimberly Martin started out wanting to own her own business, but a mandatory course in psychology made her realize she had another calling.
Law school can burn $42,000 through a student's purse. But after passing the bar, lawyers may be able to pay that loan back quicker.
Big data jobs are continuing to pop up on job boards. Find out what it'll take to crack into this market and why one business management professional believes job applicants should be gunning for these carer roles.
Slowly moving up the ranks and using a bachelor's degree will help you become one of the head men in charge.
Find out why she's more satisfied with being a nursing educator than being a nurse.
Common jobs for a business management degree recipient include human resource management, accounting, marketing and entrepreneurial roles.
With hackers repeatedly gunning for small businesses, information security analysts jobs are becoming more attractive for students and higher in demand for job seekers.
Sarah Vitzthum recently celebrated her seventh year with Children's Home + Aid, and continues to gain experience by getting her master's degree.
Thanks to Brenda Ellington Booth's boss at HBO believing in her educational and professional goals, she was able to get a master's and a PhD.
Mike McGee never dreamed that he'd end up being an IT professional, but even after earning a degree in Political Science the entrepreneurial bug bit him.
Although Chicago State University professor Stephanie Bibb initially intended to solely work in marketing after receiving her business degree, downsizing led her down the path of family members.
In the middle of the economic turmoil of 2008, Chicago Tax Controversy Attorney Guinevere Moore was able to thrive, thanks to a course from DePaul University and help from a co-worker.
After mastering accounting, microeconomics and statistics courses to earn a business degree, some new graduates and students may feel they're well on their way to a long-term career of independence.
Engineering is at the top of the list for highest salary for a bachelor's degree holder. However, for students with other degrees, side gigs will improve annual income.
Priscilla Williams also advises that nursing students take a speech class in order to communicate with family members of ill patients.
Attendees gathered inside the building to focus on this year's theme, which is "Fulfilling the American Promise."
CTA trains on the Pink and Green lines are facing major delays on Wednesday afternoon due to signal problems near the Ashland stop, and Orange Line Trains were running with significant delays due to storms.
It was another humid day up at Halas Hall for day two of the Bears' mandatory mini-camp. One of the new faces on defense said he can handle the heat, and wants all the smoke, while a veteran offensive lineman is trying to regain his footing.
Four months after saying "it's a lock" that property tax bills would go out on time this year, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced second installment bills will be approximately two months late.
According to prosecutors, Winston Batino took money from about 40 victims, telling them they were investing in a non-existent rehab facility.
President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.
Republican lawmakers grilled the Chicago Public Schools Chief Executive Officer Dr. Macquline King on Wednesday.
Chicago City Council members on Tuesday continued to put pressure on the Johnson administration to replace the city's ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, as a top city official revealed it could be eight more months to get it done.
A partial transcript of grand jury proceedings in the "Broadview Six" case were released Tuesday, demonstrating what attorneys for the now-cleared defendants say are instances of misconduct by federal prosecutors looking for an indictment.
The next round of Cook County property tax bills will be delayed by approximately two months, officials announced Tuesday.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
As thousands of Chicagoans wrap up road trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices in the city have reached the highest levels seen in four years.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
June is World Infertility Awareness Month, and Northwestern Medicine on Monday shared the story of a woman who is celebrating the birth of her second child after a tumor disrupted her fertility.
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in the southwest Chicago suburb of Orland Park has been closed to the public after two recent cases of E. coli infection.
Menopause can feel like a major turning point for millions of women, with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog can make women feel like their bodies aren't their own.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
Forty years ago last weekend, crowds turned out for the Chicago Blues Festival — an event studded with a roster of stars for a spectacle that's still talked about today.
Visitors will soon be able to check out the set from CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in Chicago, at the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.
From downed trees and wires to roofs being ripped off by strong winds, the first round of storms raced through the Chicago area with wind speeds up to 80 miles per hour.
CTA trains on the Pink and Green lines are facing major delays on Wednesday afternoon due to signal problems near the Ashland stop, and Orange Line Trains were running with significant delays due to storms.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
Rainbow PUSH's annual convention is in support of Youth Day. It's four days of dialogue, reflection, and action.
The line of storms raced east through the suburbs and into the city at 70 to 80 miles per hour. Suzanne Le Mignot covers the damage left by the storms in Shorewood.
A tornado watch is in effect for multiple counties in Illinois until 11 p.m.
Chicago police on Wednesday released a surveillance image of someone they said was spotted fleeing the scene as a cross burned in Grant Park.
Attendees gathered inside the building to focus on this year's theme, which is "Fulfilling the American Promise."
CTA trains on the Pink and Green lines are facing major delays on Wednesday afternoon due to signal problems near the Ashland stop, and Orange Line Trains were running with significant delays due to storms.
Four months after saying "it's a lock" that property tax bills would go out on time this year, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced second installment bills will be approximately two months late.
The Crisis Alternative Response Evanston, or CARE, team responds to calls that, before July 2024, would have been lumped into police calls.
The system will provide all heating, cooling, and ventilation for the high school's new physical education facilities and contribute to the school system, saving the district nearly $400,000 a year.
The forecast for a summer reopening of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park is growing cloudy, as negotiations continue between the owners and landlord, after the safety net hospital abruptly shuttered its doors in March.
The Obama Presidential Center has been built with sustainability literally in its foundation. But its infrastructure for clean energy, environmentalism and climate change resiliency will also help the communities around it on Chicago's South Side.
A driver in Carol Stream says a band of hungry squirrels caused nearly $30,000 in damage to three different luxury vehicles because of plant-based parts they view as a tasty snack.
It was another humid day up at Halas Hall for day two of the Bears' mandatory mini-camp. One of the new faces on defense said he can handle the heat, and wants all the smoke, while a veteran offensive lineman is trying to regain his footing.
Michael Busch added a solo homer as the Cubs lost for the 21st time in 28 games.
The second-place White Sox (35-31) moved within a half-game of scuffling Cleveland atop the AL Central.
As much success as Loveland had as a rookie, especially down the stretch, he's locked in on getting better to be ready if that route tree is expanding.
Top prospect Braden Montgomery has joined the Chicago White Sox after the outfielder was brought up from Triple-A Charlotte.
A fourth man has been charged in connection with a string of burglaries targeting video gambling terminals in Chicago's west and southwest suburbs since late last year.
A man has been charged with multiple acts of mail theft and burglary in the Chicago area dating back up to three years.
Chicago police on Wednesday released a surveillance image of someone they said was spotted fleeing the scene as a cross burned in Grant Park.
Attorneys for Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, told a federal judge he has lost 30 pounds and is not receiving consistent medical care for Type 2 diabetes while held in an Indiana jail.
Nick Reiner is accused of stabbing his parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner to death at their home in December.
