Illinois stands to gain thousands of jobs and battery factory in General Motors-UAW tentative deal
One of the outcomes of these agreements is the reopening of the Belvidere plant in Illinois, which was closed eight months ago.
UAW strike: Chicago Ford plant to go back online
After holding down the line, the strike has ended for United Auto Workers in Chicago.
UAW escalates strikes against Detroit automakers
The UAW is once again escalating strikes against the Detroit automakers. This time, adding a Michigan factory that makes Ram pickup trucks for Stellantis.
Citywide hiring fair offers opportunities for job seekers in Chicago
People looking for work got a chance to do some one-stop applying on Saturday, as a citywide hiring fair was held at a number of locations.
Citywide hiring fair offers opportunities for job seekers in Chicago
People looking for work got a chance to do some one-stop applying on Saturday, as a citywide hiring fair was held at a number of locations.
Illinois DCFS holding hiring events across Chicago area
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is looking for some good people.
DCFS holding hiring events across Chicago area
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is looking for some good people.
Passion to paycheck: How to be your own boss
Need some extra cash? Finance Professor Dan Roccato has tips on how to turn your hobby into a money maker.
Chicago advocacy groups, state officials rally for work permits for migrants
Nearly two dozen immigrant advocacy groups, community organizations, elected officials, and a church are demanding work permits for all migrants in Illinois and across the U.S.
Advocacy groups rally for work permits for Chicago migrants
Nearly two dozen immigrant advocacy groups, community organizations, elected officials, and a church are demanding work permits for all.
Eli's Cheesecake expands Chicago facility, boosting jobs and sweet treats
The governor and other big names were in town Tuesday for a sweet treat. It's a local favorite, and now Eli's Cheesecake has expanded their facility.
Eli's Cheesecake expands Chicago facility
The governor and other big names were in town Tuesday for a sweet treat. It's a local favorite, and now Eli's Cheesecake has expanded their facility.
Negotiations continue as UAW strike enters week 4
Twenty-five thousand UAW workers remain on strike after walking off the job last month in a dispute with the "Big Three" Detroit automakers.
'It's no accident. It's Bidenomics': Surprising jobs report
A new jobs report shows that more than 300,000 jobs were added in the month of September.
Chicago City Council votes to end sub-minimum tipped wages
In a special Friday session, the Chicago City Council passed a measure ending sub-minimum wage for tipped workers over a five-year period.
US economy adds 336,000 jobs in September, blowing past expectations
U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in September, evidence the labor market remains resilient even as it confronts high interest rates and stubborn inflation.
How to get noticed in the workplace in 2024
Companies are expected to cut costs a bit more in 2024. The average pay increase in 2023 was 4.7% while the average increase in 2024 is projected to be closer to 3.8%. Personal finance professor Dan Roccato shared some tips for standing out in the workplace.
UAW strike: Ford makes contract offer, announces layoffs
A new batch of layoffs as the United Auto Workers strike drags on, and the picket line continues outside Chicago’s Ford assembly line.
Hundreds of Chicago-area autoworkers laid off as UAW strike continues
The strike comes in the wake of 250 layoffs at Ford's Stamping Facility in Chicago Heights.
Chicago joins UAW strike, workers speak out
Still no deal between the UAW and two of the big automakers.