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Home » employment

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Posted inColumns & Opinion

By helping young black fathers, Sheldon Smith has become a ‘hero’

by Derrick Clifton December 28, 2016August 18, 2021

The founder of the Bronzeville-based Dovetail Project is honored by CNN Heroes.

Posted inNews & Politics

This lawsuit could have major impact on LGBTQ employment protections

by Robin Amer November 29, 2016August 18, 2021

A federal appeals court revisits the suit of an Indiana teacher who says she was fired for being gay.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

It’s time to shut down for-profit colleges once and for all

by Derrick Clifton September 14, 2016August 18, 2021

Schools like ITT Tech prey on poor students of color, breaking promises and shattering dreams.

Posted inBlogs

Economic opportunity bleak for young black men, Springsteen offers free download of United Center concert, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd January 25, 2016August 18, 2021

Also, former Bears players head to the Super Bowl, and Emanuel brings Charles Ramsey back to CPD.

Posted inBlogs

The Cara Program gets Chicagoans facing extensive challenges back into the workforce

by Anne Ford April 22, 2015August 18, 2021

The Cara Program’s Jesse Teverbaugh: “It’s not just about a job; it’s about changing the way you think.”

Posted inBlogs

Alderman on violence in Chicago: ‘We’ve got a war right here to deal with’

by Mick Dumke July 9, 2014August 18, 2021

Alderman Willie Cochran, a former police officer, says it’s time for an infusion of money, opportunities, health care, and police in violence-ravaged neighborhoods.

Posted inBlogs

City job policies are helping create two different and unequal Chicagos

by Mick Dumke October 11, 2013August 19, 2021

A new report finds that thousands of jobs have disappeared from black and Latino areas as the city subsidizes the exodus.

Pretty in pink slips
Posted inColumns & Opinion

To Mayor Emanuel, some jobs are worth more than others

by Ben Joravsky November 7, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s really saved by privatizing a couple dozen positions at the water department?

Posted inBlogs

Things Are Getting Sparklier Around Here

by Lauri Apple February 18, 2011August 19, 2021

Things are looking up/turning around/getting better all the time.

Posted inBlogs

Best Jobs List Biased Against Physical Labor, Doing Interesting Things

by Whet Moser January 7, 2010August 19, 2021

WANTED: Well-paid slug

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