McDonald's looking to hire thousands this summer in Chicago area

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McDonald’s wants to hire 2,400 people in the Chicago area this summer.

Congressman Danny Davis visited a McDonald’s on Western Avenue to bring attention to the company's support for employees' educations. McDonald’s is offering up to $3,000 a year in college tuition assistance.

The company also provides "English as a Second Language" classes and an online high school completion program.