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The Typical Amazon Employee Makes Less Than You Think
Amazon disclosed in a filing Wednesday that the median pay for its employees was just $28,446 in 2017. Put another way: half of Amazon's employees earned less than that amount.
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Amazon disclosed in a filing Wednesday that the median pay for its employees was just $28,446 in 2017. Put another way: half of Amazon's employees earned less than that amount.
Three months ago, United sparked fears on Wall Street that the airline industry was about to start a fare war. This week it put those fears to rest.
Starbucks says it will close more than 8,000 U.S. stores for several hours next month to conduct racial-bias training to its nearly 175,000 workers.
In a few months, the last Sears store in Chicago will be no more.
A third-party data breach that occurred last fall affected Sears and Delta customers and involved unauthorized access to customers' payment cards, according to company statements.
Hello! And welcome to Movie...Pass? MoviePass, the ticket subscription company, is buying Moviefone, the 29-year old movie directory service.
Toys R Us could begin liquidation sales at its stores on Friday.
Mark Zuckerberg's apology didn't stop the bleeding on Wall Street.
United Airlines will stop accepting new reservations for its PetSafe program, though it will honor any reservations made through March 20, the airline said. Passengers can still carry small pets with them in carry-on luggage.
A self-driving Uber SUV struck and killed a pedestrian on a street Sunday in Tempe, Arizona. It's believed to be the first fatality involving a fully autonomous car.
Michael Ferro, the highly controversial chairman of the newspaper publisher Tronc, is stepping down after just two years on the job. And some journalists at Tronc's papers are saying good riddance.
A favorite shopping destination is closing its doors, and Toys "R" Us shoppers are wondering exactly how it will affect them.
The company said it might be "transitioning" its rail manufacturing in La Grange, Illinois, to facilities in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as well as "outside suppliers."
Liberal justices who control the Wisconsin Supreme Court voiced concerns Tuesday about the motives of a conservative activist who is seeking guardianship records in an effort to find ineligible voters.
How voters in three 2024 battlegrounds view Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump ahead of their first presidential debate.
The rules have been released for the first — and possibly only — debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday.
On Sept. 26, 1960, Vice President Richard M. Nixon and U.S. Sen. John F. Kennedy met for the first ever televised presidential debate in Studio 1 at the old CBS Chicago broadcast center at 630 N. McClurg Ct.
The city on Monday also released long-awaited data on ShotSpotter's effectiveness.
A local expert said contrary to the concerns of the FTC, Jewel and Mariano's operating as one company could reduce prices and likely keep stores open.
A Chicago mom who asked to remain anonymous is one of the towing company's latest victims.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Doctors say it almost seems like positive test results will be the new normal at big events like the Democratic National Convention.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
Health officials say two people in eastern Wisconsin and one person in northeastern Illinois have died of West Nile virus.
He's not the youngest or the smallest baby to ever stay, but his length of stay is rare.
The Cook County Department of Public Health rates the current risk level for getting the West Nile virus as high.
One season ticket owner shared his take. His seats for Sunday, with a face value of $250, sold for about $599 each.
A local expert said contrary to the concerns of the FTC, Jewel and Mariano's operating as one company could reduce prices and likely keep stores open.
The FTC is seeking to block the merger, arguing it would eliminate competition between the supermarket chains and would lead to even higher prices for shoppers.
It's hard to know exactly how many local residents stayed home—or even left the area. But the fact that some businesses saw such slow sales is a sign.
Sotheby's International Realty reported new owners closed on the house at 1932 N. Burling St. in Lincoln Park this week.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she's finished chemotherapy less than six months after she announced her cancer diagnosis.
Kendrick Lamar will headline his first Super Bowl Halftime Show at the event in New Orleans next year.
The Grammy-winning musician's composition "Mas Que Nada" was one of the songs that helped popularize the Brazilian music genre bossa nova worldwide in the 1960s.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
A Delta flight heading to Tokyo was heading to the runway to take off when its wing hit the tail of a Delta flight going to Lafayette, Louisiana. It doesn't appear anyone was hurt.
Meteorologist Ed Curran has a check on the extended forecast.
It'll be at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia for the first and maybe only debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Jarred Hill reports.
From Illinois to the aerospace industry to Paris Fashion Week, Taquiela Wright, CEO and founder of the luxury lingerie brand Delisa Rose, talks about her collection at Paris Fashion Week and her path to success.
Hundreds of students are getting registered or preregistered to vote at Leo High School. Audrina Sinclair joined the voter excitement.
The city projects running at $222.9 million deficit this fiscal year and a $982 million shortfall in 2025.
Glenwood police said there no threat to the community and a person of interest was in custody around midday Tuesday.
The diver had been exploring an old shipwreck offshore from Pleasant Prairie.
Liberal justices who control the Wisconsin Supreme Court voiced concerns Tuesday about the motives of a conservative activist who is seeking guardianship records in an effort to find ineligible voters.
How voters in three 2024 battlegrounds view Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump ahead of their first presidential debate.
The city on Monday also released long-awaited data on ShotSpotter's effectiveness.
Those in charge of running elections could face public scrutiny and backlash as was seen in 2020.
The ZeroEyes software, which uses AI to detect guns, has been in use at Navy Pier for nearly two years.
The transit agency said it is not releasing the exact locations where the technology is being used "for security reasons," but said Thursday that it targeted stations across its system.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
It was a franchise-record 13th consecutive home loss and No. 15 in 17 games overall for the lowly White Sox.
Despite the lackluster start for rookie QB Caleb Williams, head coach Matt Eberflus praised him for taking care of the football.
Chicago Bears receiver Rome Odunze was having an MRI on Monday for a knee injury he suffered in his NFL debut on Sunday.
Chicago won 10 of 13 games in late August, but had dropped four of five to the Pirates and Yankees during its homestand entering Sunday.
Chicago (33-111) had lost 14 of its last 15 games.
Glenwood police said there no threat to the community and a person of interest was in custody around midday Tuesday.
The city on Monday also released long-awaited data on ShotSpotter's effectiveness.
Police said each time, two men approached at least two people and forced them to the ground.
Authorities named Joseph Couch as the suspect in the shootings. He was still on the loose as of Sunday night.
The family is also begging the community to help find the person who ran from the scene.