Walmart looks to fill over 1,000 positions at new fulfillment center in Joliet
An opportunity for more jobs was just announced in Joliet.
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Walmart security guard injured in struggle with shoplifters in Olympia Fields
One gunshot was fired during the incident, but the guard was not shot.
Woman Charged With Arson, Theft In Lansing Walmart Fire
Heather Weedon is charged with one felony count of aggravated arson and one misdemeanor count of retail theft.
Police Say Fires Were Set In Highland, Indiana Meijer Store As Distraction By Shoplifters; Similar Incident Happened At Lansing Walmart
Burned cotton balls were left behind after police said a shoplifter set them on fire inside a Meijer store in Northwest Indiana this week.
COVID Closes UChicago Ingalls-Flossmoor Urgent Aid, Olympia Fields Walmart
The Urgent Aid center at UChicago Medicine's Ingalls-Flossmoor location is now closed. Also, the Olympia Fields Walmart is closed for cleaning and to restock.
Black Friday Shopping Underway In The Chicago Area
Stores have already opened their doors for Black Friday shopping.
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Zion Police And School District Team Up To Spread Holiday Cheer And Show Kids Another Side Of Officers With Annual 'Shop With A Cop' Event
Some view the police in a negative light these days. That's one of the motivations behind an upcoming "Shop With A Cop" event in north suburban Zion.
Walmart On Hiring Spree, Offering $20 An Hour Plus College Tuition
Most of the company's open jobs are in warehouses and distribution centers.
After Unwittingly Buying Expensive 'Gray Market' Camera That's Now Broken, Couple Left With '$800 Paperweight'
A picture is worth a thousand words, and thousand bucks is about how much a west suburban photographer's camera cost, but the equipment is worthless now, and no one will fix it.
Skokie Walmart Evacuated Due To Toilet Paper Display Fire
A Walmart in Skokie was evacuated Saturday after a toilet paper display caught fire.
'I Am A Teacher And I Have COVID': New Video Of Last Summer's COVID Confrontation At Mettawa Costco
Confrontations like hers were common last summer during what seemed be rash of COVID confrontations in stores around the country.
Pharmacies To Start Receiving Vaccines Friday
Starting Friday, pharmacies are going to start administering COVID-19 vaccines.
Rebuilt Walmart Supercenter Reopens In Chatham Following Damage From Looting; Store Now Includes Health Center
Even as retailers in Illinois face new capacity limits in the state's latest effort to curb the resurgent pandemic, there's a good feeling in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood this morning, as the Walmart on 83rd Street reopens for business.
New Chatham Walmart Will Have A Health Center Inside The Store; 'It's Something That's Needed'
"I think it's a great thing they're doing for the community and the area."
Woman Says She Found Piece Of Hard Plastic In Walmart Brand Ravioli, Warns It Could Have Been Dangerous To Her
A Chicago grandma said she sunk her teeth into plastic while eating dinner.
Walmarts To Reopen In Auburn Gresham, Kenwood, Hermosa
Three Walmart stores will reopen the city's South Side on Wednesday.
Another Recall Of Potentially Toxic Hand Sanitizers Sold Nationwide
The Food and Drug Administration's list of potentially toxic hand sanitizers continues to grow, with the agency on Friday announcing the recall of four more products sold nationwide at retailers including Walmart and Target.
Scammers Stole $250 From Musician's PayPal Account, But He Couldn't Get A Refund
The pandemic can particularly difficult for gig workers; even harder if a scammer drains your PayPal account.
Walmart Vows To Reopen Chicago Stores That Were Closed Due To Looting
Three Walmart Supercenters and four Walmart Neighborhood Markets -- mostly on the South and West sides -- remain closed for repairs after they were damaged by looters on the last weekend in May.
Gift Card Scam Leaves Mother Out $1,000 'My Kids Are Suffering'
"I don't want other people to get the same way, but what they did was really wrong."
Chicago Man Keith Terrell Arrested After Shooting In Kokomo Walmart
A Chicago man is facing aggravated battery charges in Indiana after a shooting inside a Walmart in Kokomo about 100 miles southeast of Gary.
Complaints Businesses Are Not Keeping Shoppers, Staff Safe During Coronavirus Pandemic
Complaints continue to come in about businesses that aren't making moves to keep shoppers and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walmart To Limit Customers Nationwide After Two Evergreen Park Employees Die Of COVID-19
Walmart has announced national changes to help curb the spread of COVID-19. This comes less than a day after news broke of two employees who had worked at the Evergreen Park location died from the virus.
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8-month-old baby returned safely after home invasion in Irving Park
Police said this is incident is "domestic related."
Ald. Sophia King announces campaign for mayor
She represents the 4th Ward--Bronzeville, Hyde Park and Kenwood.
Mayor Lightfoot releases budget forecast with $127.9 million shortfall, $42.7 million property tax hike
That property tax hike is about half of what she could have sought under the plan approved by the City Council two years ago tying annual property tax increases to the rise in the consumer price index.
Southwest Side neighbors on edge after car enthusiast takeover turns violent
Residents of the Marquette Park area also fear another takeover could get out of hand again.
Official in charge of overseeing Chicago Police reforms fired a day after critical email to Supt. David Brown
For almost two years, Robert Boik has been in charge of making sure the Chicago Police Department complied with a 2019 consent decree.
Protestors to gather Wednesday; calling for indictment of CPD officer who shot, killed Anthony Alvarez
Officer Evan Solano is returning from work after serving a 20-day suspension for violating CPD rules during the chase of Alvarez.
COVID guidelines for students, teachers returning to Chicago Public Schools
As for contact tracing, if one person in an elementary classroom tests positive, the entire classroom is considered a close contact.
Catch glimpse of last supermoon of the year this week
Be sure to look up at the sky this week and enjoy the last supermoon of the year.
Long Grove man charged after shooting at teens who accidentally parked in his driveway
A man is charged after allegedly firing shots at teens who accidentally parked in his driveway Tuesday night.
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8-month-old baby returned safely after home invasion in Irving Park
Police said this is incident is "domestic related."
Ald. Sophia King announces campaign for mayor
She represents the 4th Ward--Bronzeville, Hyde Park and Kenwood.
Mayor Lightfoot releases budget forecast with $127.9 million shortfall, $42.7 million property tax hike
That property tax hike is about half of what she could have sought under the plan approved by the City Council two years ago tying annual property tax increases to the rise in the consumer price index.
Southwest Side neighbors on edge after car enthusiast takeover turns violent
Residents of the Marquette Park area also fear another takeover could get out of hand again.
Official in charge of overseeing Chicago Police reforms fired a day after critical email to Supt. David Brown
For almost two years, Robert Boik has been in charge of making sure the Chicago Police Department complied with a 2019 consent decree.
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Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
How did a driver end up going the wrong way on I-90, causing crash that killed six?
The Illinois Secretary of State's office said the women, Jennifer Fernandez of Carpentersville, had a valid driver's license and no offenses on her record.
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Trump says he took the Fifth in New York fraud investigation
The deposition is part of a wide-ranging probe into Trump's business practices by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Tim Michels wins Wisconsin GOP governor primary, will face Gov. Tony Evers
Tim Michels, a wealthy businessman endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday and will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
Democrat Barnes set to challenge GOP Wisconsin Sen. Johnson
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes won the Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday and will face two-term Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in what is expected to be one of the country's most competitive races as the parties battle for control of the U.S. Senate.
Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Offer to buy timeshare for over $1 million turns out to be elaborate scam
The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
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Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
Are we in a recession? An expert says yes, but there's a sliver of good news about falling prices
The GDP a measure of total spending on goods and services across the economy, fell at an annual rate of 0.9 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Inflation is at 40-year high, and one expert says cost of living is even worse than numbers say
The Consumer Price Index reports the price of gas skyrocketed nearly 60 percent over the last year – and it's of course far from the only commodity affected.
Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
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Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
Are "Novids" special or just lucky at avoiding COVID-19?
It's estimated that more than 70% of Americans have had COVID, but we all know someone who says they've never had it.
Northalsted Market Days organizers focus on safety amid monkeypox outbreak
Market Days will be held this Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Addison Street south to Belmont Avenue.
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Neighbors push back against proposal for gun shop, shooting range in Long Grove
The Long Grove village manager said he has received hundreds of emails about the proposal for a Range USA shop
Groupon lays off 500 employees
The departments affected include technology and sales.
Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
Meet Kyriakos 'Carl' Damianides, proudly at the helm of the Sky-Ride Tap downtown for 50 years
Imagine working at a place 50 years and hoping for 50 more – all because of the people.
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Cubs score four in 7th, but blow lead and lose to Nats
The Washington Nationals regrouped after blowing a three-run lead, beating the Cubs Tuesday night.
Minus All-Star Tim Anderson, White Sox split twinbill with KC
Lenyn Sosa hit his first major league home run and Yoan Moncada also connected as the Chicago White Sox, minus injured All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson, beat the Kansas City Royals Tuesday night to split a doubleheader.
Sky still in gear for No. 1 seed in WNBA playoffs after loss to Seattle Storm
Breanna Stewart had 25 points and nine rebounds, Gabby Williams added 21 points and seven assists, and the Seattle Storm set a WNBA record with 37 assists in a victory over the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.
Bears LB Roquan Smith requests trade, says "new front office regime doesn't value me"
"I've been trying to get something done that's fair since April, but their focus has been on trying to take advantage of me," Smith said of the Bears' front office.
White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson out 4-6 weeks with torn ligament in his hand
Surgery is a possibility after Anderson suffered a torn ligament in his hand, reports Russell Dorsey of Bally Sports and Stadium.
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Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
Mary Alice, Emmy and Tony winning actress, dead at 85
She won a Tony Award for her starring role in "Fences" on Broadway, and an Emmy Award for her supporting role in the TV series "I'll Fly Away."
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Protest tonight in support of Anthony Alvarez, shot and killed by CPD
Protesters plan to gather Wednesday night to call for the indictment of the Chicago police officer who shot and killed 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez last year.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Normal for August
CBS 2 meteorologist Ed Curran has a look at the extended forecast.
Last supermoon of the year happening this week
The August full moon is known as the Sturgeon moon.
8-month-old baby returned safely after home invasion in Irving Park
The Chicago Fire Department said the 8-month-old girl was taken to Swedish Hospital where her condition was stabilized Wednesday morning.
Mayor Lightfoot's 2023 budget forecast includes $42.7 million property tax hike
Facing the smallest budget shortfall of her tenure, a $127.9 million deficit for 2023, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expecting a $42.7 million property tax hike as she prepares to run for a second term.
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