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Employers hired fewer teenagers this summer than they did last year
Finding a job can be a difficult task, but it can be especially hard for teenagers with little to no work experience. Sun-Times education reporter…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The last of four convicted Commonwealth Edison co-conspirators is headed to federal prison for an illegal scheme to influence one-time House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Former ComEd lobbyist Jay Doherty received a one-year prison term – slightly less than the 15 months prosecutors wanted. HOST: MELBA
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Chicago made Michelin-starred chef Curtis Duffy. Can it keep him?
Chicago chef Curtis Duffy is opening up about life and restaurants in a new memoir out today [Tue]. “Fireproof” is a deeply personal book that tra…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
How one Chicagoan is struggling to hire care workers amid immigration fears
Almost half of all home health care aides are immigrants. As the Trump administration continues its mass deportation campaign, Chicago area care a…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
How do I minimize taxes on my 401(k)?
Alongside the Chicago Sun-Times, we’re gathering your questions about all things money and finances. Then each week, we bring you answers from the…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Chicago artists Kaicrewsade makes his Lollapalooza debut this weekend
Lollapalooza will bring thousands to Grant Park through the weekend. On Sunday, local artist Kaicrewsade will make his debut at the festival. …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Lessons from Chicago teens on the job this summer
They are ringing you up at the register, keeping swimmers safe and running social media accounts for a lot of grown-ups. Chicago area teenagers ar…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Chicago teens dream up anti-violence social media campaigns
Later today [Fri], teenagers from across the city will pitch social media campaigns they’ve created to ad executives and city officials. They aren…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Meet the man who ate at 12 different ice cream shops in less than 50 hours
Earlier this month we published a list of our 12 favorite artisanal ice cream shops in Chicago.
And we challenged our readers and listeners: The firs…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Options for folks repaying their student loans are shrinking
President Donald Trump’s new tax bill cuts the number of income-based repayment options from four to just two. Critics say both options are more …
8 months, 3 weeks ago