Posted on May 26, 2009
The federal government is providing money that will help create several Chicago construction jobs. The economic stimulus will provide enough funds for the City of Chicago to resurface more than 31 miles of streets, which will in turn create new jobs and sustain existing positions. The city expects to receive a total of $86 million […]
Posted on May 12, 2009
Some Chicago government jobs could be saved as the city takes measures to address its budget deficit. Mayor Richard M. Daley recently proposed that the City of Chicago cut non-union personnel costs by $10 million and save $2.6 million through management efficiencies. These moves would help the city’s budget deficit, which has increased to $96 […]
Posted on May 4, 2009
At least two large companies are cutting advertising costs, which will result in the loss of hundreds of Chicago advertising jobs. Philip Morris, one of the country’s leading tobacco companies, recently announced that it plans to cut back on advertising. The company said it plans to scale back on spending for all brands except Marlboro, […]
Posted on April 30, 2009
A city program will help create thousands of Chicago summer jobs. The Youth Ready Chicago program will provide summer employment for about 19,000 youths between the ages of 14 and 24. The deadline to apply for the jobs is May 29. “This year, because of the nation’s economic crisis, for some, these summer jobs are […]
Posted on April 20, 2009
Some Chicago media jobs will soon be lost as the newspaper industry continues to decline. The Chicago Tribune recently announced that it will have to cut some jobs. However, according to an article by Editor & Publisher, the Tribune disputed a Crain’s Chicago Business report that the company would have cut 20 percent of its […]
Posted on April 14, 2009
Nearly 1,000 Chicago area jobs will be lost at two of the city’s top companies. Click here to see profiles of more top companies. About 900 jobs total will be cut at Discover Financial Services and ArcelorMittal, according to an article by the Chicago Tribune. Discover plans to cut about 500 jobs, mostly at the […]
Posted on April 6, 2009
One company’s closing has resulted in the loss of several Chicago advertising jobs. Advertising agency JWT has decided to close its Chicago office, meaning about 50 employees will lose their jobs. Following the loss of some large clients, the agency was reduced to a satellite operation of JWT’s New York office. During 2003, JWT lost […]
Posted on March 31, 2009
Federal stimulus money set aside for some expansion projects at O’Hare International Airport will create new Chicago construction jobs. The City of Chicago was originally hoping some of the $15 billion renovation project for the airport would be covered by stimulus money. However, the project doesn’t qualify under the criteria established by President Barack Obama. […]
Posted on March 23, 2009
If you’ve always wanted to work in education, now may be the time to look into a Chicago teaching job. Many people often switch careers to take on jobs as teachers, but this has become more true with the current economic recession bearing on many other industries. According to an article by The Associated Press, […]
Posted on March 19, 2009
One company has eliminated more than 100 Chicago healthcare jobs. Resurrection Health Care, based in Chicago, recently announced its plan to lay off 125 workers. The company is cutting 80 manager positions, as well as ambulatory services and system support positions. The company is cutting 81 positions in all and leaving 44 vacancies unfilled. According […]