For refugees who fled violence, a lifeline in the form of a job fair
Hundreds of refugees packed a job fair recently, with many companies committed to hiring them and providing needed support to succeed in the workplace.
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For Afghan refugees who fled violence, a lifeline in the form of a job fair
A packed job fair in Ravenswood aimed to set up refugees for success living in Chicago.
Chicago residents turn out for job fair for people with disabilities
Census data show in Chicago, only 25 percent of working-age people with a disability are employed – compared to 67 percent of those without a disability.
Bally's Chicago Casino holding job fair on UIC campus
The casino has more than 700 positions available - including game dealers, slot attendants, and security guards.
CTA hosts job fair for Friday
Pay ranges from about $29 to $40 an hour, with a $1,000 hiring bonus for employees who remain on the job for at least a year.
CTA hosts job fair for Friday
The CTA is holding a hiring fair at CTA headquarters on Friday, May 19th. The transit agency is looking for bus operators and bus mechanics.
Bally's Casino to host job fair to staff temporary Chicago facility
The casino has more than 700 positions available, including game dealers, slot attendants, and security guards.
Bally's Casino to host job fair to staff temporary Chicago facility
Preparations are underway for Bally's Casino to open its temporary home in Chicago. The next step: hiring people to staff it.
USPS is hiring at Forest Park and Palatine Processing Centers
If you're looking for a job, the united states postal service might be looking for you.
Pace hosting hiring event in Des Plaines Tuesday
Some applicants could be given an offer on the spot.
Job fair at Soldier Field highlights opportunities for military vets and their families
The veteran unemployment rate in the state of Illinois is 3.4% compared to the national rate of 2.4%.
Job fair at Soldier Field showcase opportunities for military vets and their families
CBS 2's Andrew Ramos went inside a hiring event at Soldier Field Thursday that's putting military men and women on a new career path.
Soldier Field hosts job fair for members of the military and their families
Organizers said it can be tough to transition from military service to a civilian job.
Soldier Field hosts job fair for members of the military and their families
The fair sponsored by RecruitMilitary runs from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Organizers said it can be tough to transition from military service to a civilian job.
TSA is hiring for Midway, O'Hare airports
The starting pay is $19.66 an hour and TSA is offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus.
U.S. Postal Service hosting job fairs in Chicago area
Anyone wanting to learn more about jobs at the U.S. Postal Service has a few chances to do just that. USPS hosted a job fair on Tuesday, with two more set up for the next two days.
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Chicago leaders host public meeting to answer migrant housing questions
"This is a humanitarian need given that we have children right now at police stations. Many children already have chronic bronchitis. They have complications at birth from mothers, who had to give birth in inhumane conditions."
Security guards fire shots at would-be armored truck robbers in Country Club Hills
The FBI confirmed shots were fired, but no injuries were reported.
Chicago area first responders treated to day on the golf course
The winner of the tournament walked away with prize money which would be donated to their department.
Owners of weapons covered under Illinois assault weapons ban may now register
Illinois State Police are now accepting what is known as endorsement affidavits.
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Robbers hold up bank in Chicago suburb shortly before armored truck heist
As of Monday afternoon, there was confusion over whether or not anyone was shot or injured in the robbery of the U.S. Bank branch.
Security guards fire shots at would-be armored truck robbers in Country Club Hills
The FBI confirmed shots were fired, but no injuries were reported.
Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
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Chicago leaders host public meeting to answer migrant housing questions
"This is a humanitarian need given that we have children right now at police stations. Many children already have chronic bronchitis. They have complications at birth from mothers, who had to give birth in inhumane conditions."
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Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Despite rise in catalytic converter theft, few arrests made in Chicago
Despite years of city leaders and lawmakers trying to fix the problem, the thieves are almost never caught.
Child care providers face "cliff" with pandemic funds set to expire
The American Rescue Plan funding has helped thousands of child care centers across Illinois pay their staff, upgrade their facilities and keep cots lower for parents.
Feds to fund improvements to keep pedestrians off Chicago area railroad tracks
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone.
Now-dead man suspected in murder of Romeoville family had lengthy criminal record
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
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Gov. Pritzker calls on President Biden to increase federal support for "overwhelming" migrant crisis
"Governors and mayors from border states have shipped people to our state like cargo in a dehumanizing attempt to score political points," Pritzker wrote.
Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Trump's civil fraud trial puts his finances in the spotlight. Here's what to know.
Former President Donald Trump, sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and the Trump Organization are fighting a $250 million lawsuit alleging widespread fraud.
Biden tells Congress to "get to work" after averting government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
Tempers flare at hearing on city's migrant crisis as influx of asylum seekers ramps up
A key City Council committee met for nearly five hours on Friday to discuss the latest on Chicago's efforts to house thousands of asylum seekers.
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Nonprofit dance group owed nearly $50,000 for holiday show performance
The company that owed the money also hadn't paid other entities for security and the venue for the show.
Kia, Hyundai models recalled due to fire risk; separate concerns about security flaws persist
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
Indiana AG sues MV Realty, says company is deceptive
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
Contractor accused of scamming people in need of housework
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
Getting Hosed: Officials finally address on bad water billing at City Council hearing
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
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COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Teen who's had two lung transplants gets behind-the-scenes tour of Field Museum
Scientists at the Field Museum showed Josh Burton ways he can still have a career without digging in the dirt.
Northwestern researchers get $45M to develop implant to sense and treat cancer
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
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GM and Stellantis plants in Bolingbrook and Naperville join UAW strike
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Workers at Chicago Ford plant worry they may have to walk off the job amid strike
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
Alderman wants moratorium on Dollar Tree stores, says properties are "filthy"
"I want to see a moratorium on these type of businesses opening up in our city," said Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th). "This happens in communities all across the city of Chicago."
Kroger and Albertsons sell hundreds of stores in a bid to clear merger of the 2 largest US groceries
Grocers Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger.
Steppenwolf Theatre announces layoffs of 13 staffers
The company said it has been "negatively impacted by a protracted post-pandemic economic recovery for our sector and the rising cost of inflation,"
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Bulls to begin training camp, preseason with same core in place
There will also be a three-way competition for the starting point guard spot as Lonzo Ball continues his rehab process.
Claypool will remain away from Bears in Week 5, Eberflus says
Claypool was inactive in Week 4 after criticizing the Bears' use of him.
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon Course Map
The 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is on October 8, 2023.
Claddagh Ring Pub pays fans' tab after Chicago Bears loss
The Claddagh Ring Pub on Foster Avenue made good on its promise to pay everyone's tab if the Bears lost Sunday
Russell Wilson throws 3 TDs, Broncos rally from 21 down to top Bears 31-28
Russell Wilson threw for three touchdowns, Wil Lutz kicked a tiebreaking field goal with just under two minutes remaining and the Denver Broncos bounced back from one of the most lopsided losses in franchise history
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Teri Bristol, Chicago house music DJ, dies at 66
Bristol began DJing in Chicago in the 1980s, and paved the way for a generation of other women DJs.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Cool down comes this weekend
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a look at the extended forecast.
Shots fired in attempted armored truck robbery in Chicago suburb
A suspect is believed to have been hit during the attempted robbery in Country Club Hills. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Chicago area first responders treated to day on the golf course
Some of the brave men and women whose job is to keep people safe got a bit of a break on Monday. Members of several Chicago area police and fire departments spent their day on the golf course, where local organizations thanked them for their service. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos had the story.
Colbert, other late-night hosts return with Hollywood writers' strike over
Hollywood writers are back on the job, which means the laughter returns to late-night TV. Ali Bauman of CBS 2 in New York caught up with Stephen Colbert fans outside the Ed Sullivan Theater in Midtown.
Chicago leaders host public meeting to answer migrant housing questions
There are more than 9,600 migrants living in city shelters and, almost 3,000 more waiting for housing. The city's latest temporary shelter is set to open in Pilsen. CBS 2's Shardaa reports from Benito Juarez High School
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Monday marks five years since disappearance of postal worker Kierra Coles
Coles was last seen at 81st Street and Vernon Avenue in the Chatham neighborhood – and she was three months pregnant at the time.
Robbers hold up bank in Chicago suburb shortly before armored truck heist
The FBI says one of the suspects was shot. That person got away.
Man convicted in 2018 murder of Naperville man dumped in garbage can
Prosecutors have said Ernest Collins, his girlfriend, and her mother plotted to rob and shoot Michael Armendariz, then dumped his body in a garbage can in a vacant home.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
"Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders" documentary premieres on Paramount + on October 10
Using hours of exclusive archival footage, the five-part docuseries transports viewers back four decades to the moments after a twisted killer laced Tylenol pills with cyanide and killed seven people in the Chicago area.
