Over 17,000 Unemployment Claims Filed In Illinois Last Week Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
There were 553,000 total claims filed across the country last week.
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There were 553,000 total claims filed across the country last week.
"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."
"Out of 16 applicants, eight people are showing up."
A suburban man is one of thousands waiting to hear back from the Illinois Department of Employment Services, and he says he has now been laid off not once but twice.
More than one year into the coronavirus pandemic, a very real struggle persists for many people in Illinois as the job crisis continues to grow.
There were 547,000 total claims filed across the country last week
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The U.S. Postal Service is now accepting applications for positions of Tractor Trailer Operators (TTO.) It pays $23.74 per hour.
There were 576,000 claims filed across the country last week.
Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley officially launches his 2027 Chicago mayoral campaign, becoming the fourth candidate so far to announce their run for the seat currently held by Brandon Johnson.
An Extreme Heat Watch is taking effect on Monday in Cook County.
The ages of the victims range from 17 to 49, Chicago police said.
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One person died after a crash involving an Illinois Department of Transportation vehicle on I-57 in the south Chicago suburbs early Saturday morning.
In each incident, police said a group of men approached the victims and took their property by force while on the platforms.
The search continues Saturday for a man who Elgin police said was running away with a large knife and went into the Fox River after an incident Friday morning.
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A man was found shot to death in Chicago's Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on Friday night.