New Website 'Get Hired Illinois' Links Unemployed Residents With Jobs
Governor JB Pritzker announced a new plan, using state resources, to help people get back to work.
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Governor JB Pritzker announced a new plan, using state resources, to help people get back to work.
"There is doom and gloom, for sure, but we're seeing some very innovative and creative ways that local businesses are trying to make it through," Northwestern University business professor Linda Darragh said.
Illinois state officials on Thursday launched Get Hired Illinois – a new web portal to connect workers with job and career training opportunities as unemployment skyrockets during the coronavirus pandemic.
As job losses pile up during the pandemic CBS 2 is Working For Chicago to help you bounce back.
It's hard enough navigating the state's unemployment process, but losing your job in the pandemic can be especially tough if you're one of the most vulnerable people during this time – senior citizens.
Farmers' markets aren't open, and a trip to the supermarket makes many feel uncomfortable right now, so a Chicago restaurant supplier is now bringing fresh fruits and vegetables right to your doorstep, after losing sleep thinking his business would go under.
The Village of Hinsdale is taking to the streets to help local restaurants and small businesses hit hard by COVID-19.
How could someone who currently goes to work every day for the state get approved for unemployment benefits?
There is confusion among lawmakers and business owners like salon owners, for example. They don't know when they will reopen or what it will look like when they do.
The state's unemployment benefits system was designed to catch fraudsters trying to collect benefits to which they are not entitled. If they get a birth date or other critical information wrong, they get blocked from getting the money.
The body of a Chicago Public Schools teacher who has been missing for more than a week has been found, her family confirmed.
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration and DHS for unlawful use of force and dangerous tactics in immigration raids.
A local developer envisions replacing the historic building with a five-story condo building with 39 units. That comes down to a vote on Monday night by village trustees.
Sports experts said there may be some advantages they have on their side to keep the playoff winning streak going.
The special meeting was to hear an appeal by developers wanting to demolish a blacksmith shop built in 1845.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
This comes as one North Side alderman is calling for people not use public transit at night until CTA can prove it's safe.
Bears fans are already making plans for where to watch the playoff game against the Rams, who to watch it with, and what they'll be wearing for the big game.
Rush confirmed the 23-year-old woman is a employee at the hospital.