Chicago IT jobs could grow during the near future.

A recent report from IT Monitor, which surveys technology professionals throughout the country, found that the IT industry has stabilized and could soon see some growth. On top of that, the industry has seen a decrease in job cuts, proving that companies are doing better.

The survey found that only about 10 percent of large companies plan to reduce IT staff during the next six months, which is a decrease from the 17 percent of companies that planned to do so in February. The number of medium-sized companies planning to reduce IT staff decreased from 9 percent in April to 7 percent during August.

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If you have a Chicago job - or are looking for one - it might be useful to know the city has set up its own YouTube channel.

Mayor Richard M. Daley and officials at Google Chicago teamed up to launch the channel. The channel will allow registered users to upload an unlimited quantity of content, which will be uploaded and maintained by ChicagoWorks.

The channel will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the Daley’s duties by highlighting courtesy visits from various heads of state, offering a personal tour of his City Hall office and learning about his travels in the United States and abroad. The channel also highlights various economic and jobs initiatives, such as the recent Green Office Challenge.

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