Posted on July 3, 2018
An increase the minimum wage will affect Chicago jobs very soon. Chicago’s minimum wage will increase to $12 per hour starting July 1, 2018 – a 45 percent increase in the minimum wage since 2011. The increase is part of Mayor Emanuel’s 2014 ordinance that will raise the minimum wage for 410,000 workers annually to […]
Posted on May 31, 2018
One company is expanding and creating more logistics jobs in Chicago. BlueGrace Logistics, a nationwide third-party logistics (3PL) provider, is opening an office in downtown Chicago. BlueGrace plans to add 80 jobs at its new location in the iconic Chicago Board of Trade Building. The new office will open July 9, 2018 and support the […]
Posted on May 31, 2018
The number of Chicago hospitality jobs is climbing. Booking site Priceline has found Chicago is the U.S. destination people want to visit most during the upcoming three-day Memorial Day weekend. The Priceline news comes on the heels of the city’s record tourism numbers set in the first quarter of 2018. “More tourists are planning to […]
Posted on May 31, 2018
An established program is working to create more Chicago jobs for youth. One Summer Chicago application period has been extended to May 28, 2018. The program will offer an additional 1,000 jobs this season allowing the City to provide internships to 32,000 youth over the summer months. Interested youth should visit www.onesummerchicago.org to apply. “One Summer Chicago […]
Posted on May 1, 2018
A record number of tourists is boosting the amount of Chicago hospitality jobs. Chicago reached record tourism levels in the first quarter of 2018. The results build on Chicago’s record performance of 55.2 million visitors in 2017 and reflect a the city’s growing strength in attracting more leisure visitors and convention delegates. “Tourism in Chicago […]
Posted on May 1, 2018
One company is expanding to create more global logistics jobs in Chicago. project44, a global logistics technology company, announced plans to add 200 jobs in Chicago. To accommodate this growth, project44 is moving to a new 40,000-square-foot space in Chicago’s iconic Merchandise Mart. The news follows the company’s recent announcement it has secured $35 million […]
Posted on May 1, 2018
A brand new plan is helping to support Chicago jobs. A package of new reforms has been developed to support small businesses across the city. The plan will reduce costs for businesses, simplify the licensing process, increase transparency, support start-up and innovative businesses, and reduce the burden of inspections for all businesses. “Small business owners […]
Posted on March 27, 2018
One company is expanding and creating more green jobs in Chicago. Gotham Greens founders Viraj Puri and Eric Haley and community leaders in Pullman will break ground on what will be Chicago’s largest agricultural greenhouse. The 140,000-square-foot Gotham Greens greenhouse near 107th Street and Doty Avenue will create approximately 60 permanent and 70 construction jobs […]
Posted on March 27, 2018
The city is busy encouraging youth to apply for Chicago summer jobs. Chicago will begin accepting applications for the more than 30,000 jobs and internship opportunities available through the One Summer Chicago Program. The program helps youth, ages 14 to 24, gain valuable work experience while providing critical support resources. The application is available through […]
Posted on March 27, 2018
The expansion of certain camps is boosting IT jobs in Chicago. The city announced the expansion of technology programming with seven bootcamps in cybersecurity and coding across six campuses by the end of 2018. “Expanding these technology bootcamps gives students the opportunity to learn the language of the future, sharpen their minds and develop the […]
