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Vaccine Mandate Facing Backlash from Unions
By: Ashmar Mandou Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Wednesday that all Chicago employees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 15th, joining other major cities across the country…. Read more
Federal Unemployment Benefit Programs Ending Soon
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is reminding claimants that federal unemployment programs are coming to an end on September 4, 2021. These programs include: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)… Read more
Old Post Office to Welcome New Business
CoinFlip, the world’s leading cryptocurrency ATM operator and the fastest-growing company in Chicago, local leaders to announce a new 44,000 square-foot headquarters located in the Old Post Office downtown. CoinFlip’s… Read more
In-Person Workforce Services Now Available at American Job Centers
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that it will begin the phased restoration of in-person workforce and limited unemployment services at American Job Centers throughout the state on… Read more
Illinois Begins Task Force to Explore the Future of Work
A new bill was signed Tuesday afternoon to establish a Future of Work Task Force in the state of Illinois. The Illinois Future of Work Task Force Act (HB 645)… Read more
City Council Passes Ordinance to Help Expand Capital in Black and Brown Communities
Last month, Chicago City Council passed an ordinance that can help expand opportunities to deposit City dollars in community banks by lowering the collateral threshold of deposits being held by… Read more
El Mandato de Vacunas Enfrenta la Reacción de los Sindicatos
Por: Ashmar Mandou La Alcaldesa Lori Lightfoot anunció el miércoles que todos los empleados de Chicago necesitarán estar totalmente vacunados contra el COVID-19 para el 15 de octubre, uniéndose a… Read more
Pronto Terminan los Programas de Beneficio Federal para los Desempleados
El Departamento de Seguridad en el Empleo de Illinois (IDES) recuerda a quienes lo reclaman que los programas federales de desempleo llegan a su fin el 4 de septiembre del… Read more
Illinois Inicia Grupo Especial para Explorar el Futuro del Trabajo
Un nuevo proyecto fue firmado el martes por la tarde para establecer un Futuro Grupo Especial de Trabajo en el estado de Illinois. El Acta del Grupo de Trabajo sobre… Read more
Pritzker Signs Legislation to Protect Illinois Service Members
Joined by legislators, advocates, and Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) Acting Director Terry Prince, Governor JB Pritzker signed seven pieces of legislation that aim to improve the lives of… Read more
