DHL to pay Chicago-area drivers $8.7M in EEOC racial discrimination settlement
The federal employment agency accused the company of assigning Black workers to routes in neighborhoo.....»»
DHL to pay Chicago-area drivers $8.7 million in EEOC racial discrimination settlement
The federal employment agency accused the company of assigning Black worker.....»»
Lawsuit accuses 2 Chicago-area bakeries of systemic racial hiring discrimination
A lawsuit seeking class action status alleges b.....»»
Fair Housing Month is over, but the fight against discrimination continues. ‘The Shame of Chicago’ shines a light on the racial wealth gap.
A Chicago Realtors group is screening a documentary focusing on the people, policies, and institutions that segregated Black and.....»»
Major roadwork resumes in Chicago area just as more drivers venture back behind the wheel
Following a year of faster travel times due to COVID-19-related closures, Chicago area drivers can expect to run into more delays this year, thanks to traffic increasing .....»»
In 2020, companies took up the cause of racial equity. Now the challenge is accountability. ‘It really starts from the top.’
Chicago area companies made several commitments toward racial equity initiatives, including goals to increase diversity within its own ranks, following civil unrest early this year. But how will compa.....»»
In 2020 companies took up the cause of racial equity. Now the challenge is accountability. ‘It really starts from the top.’
Chicago area companies made several commitments toward racial equity initiatives, including goals to increase diversity within its own ranks, following civil unrest early this year. But how will compa.....»»
A black man received a settlement in a race discrimination lawsuit. When he tried to cash the check, the bank called the cops, prompting a second racial discrimination case.
Sauntore Thomas, 44, of Detroit, Michigan, has filed a racial discrimination against TCF Bank, accordin.....»»
Michigan"s Founders Brewing Co. reaches settlement in racial discrimination lawsuit
Founders Brewing Co., Michigan's largest brewery, announced Thursday it reached a settlement in racial discrimination laws.....»»
Fox News Just Reached Another Settlement, This Time for a Reported $10 Million
On-air personality Kelly Wright, a plaintiff, is leaving the network. Fox News has settled a series of racial and gender discrimination cases for a reported $10 million......»»
JPMorgan Chase Settles Lawsuit Claiming ‘Uniform and National’ Racism for $24 Million
Bank will set up anti-bias, diverse recruiting fund, too. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has agreed to pay six current and former employees $19.5 million in a settlement for racial discrimination. The deal includes the establishment of a separa.....»»
Fired Amazon delivery drivers allege racial discrimination in lawsuit
This story was originally published on WBUR. Six former Amazon delivery drivers are suing the company in Suffolk Superior Court, saying their firings amount to racial discrimination by the tech giant. The drivers say they lost their jobs in 2016 .....»»
UPS to pay $4.9M to settle religious discrimination lawsuit
UPS and the Buffalo, New York, office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have agreed to a $4.9 million settlement over a religious discrimination lawsuit. The EEOC had contended that since at least 2005 UPS discriminated against employees w.....»»
Census 2023 population estimates for the Chicago area: Did your city, town or village gain or lose residents?
How did things change in your area? Her.....»»
Suburban Cook County biggest area population loser in recent years, census estimates show
Though the city of Chicago has .....»»
SEV medical spa to open second Chicago-area location
SEV is set to open its second Chicago area location this summer with plans to open more by 2026......»»
Naperville Eagle Scout project returns painted rose compass to Lansing airport taxiway
Longtime Lansing pilot Vickie Szewczyk, a member of the Chicago Area Chapter of the Ninety-Nines women’s pilot’s club, said she appreciates seeing the compasses or other air markings.....»»
Eagle Scout project returns painted rose compass to Lansing airport taxiway
Longtime Lansing pilot Vickie Szewczyk, a member of the Chicago Area Chapter of the Ninety-Nines women’s pilot’s club, said she appreciates seeing the compasses or other air markings.....»»
Landmarks: Story of Roosevelt’s globe highlights revived Dixie Highway tour
June's Day on the Dixie tour includes chances to explore area history, including Chicago Heights' contribution to Roo.....»»
Pfizer agrees to settle more than 10,000 Zantac cancer lawsuits
News of the Pfizer settlement surfaced in a filing in state court in Delaware tied to the Chicago trial. Pfizer Inc. has agreed to settle more than 10,000 cases accusing it of hiding the cancer risks of its Zantac heartburn.....»»
Rue21 clothing chain to close all Chicago-area stores in wake of bankruptcy filing
According to court documents, the 44-year-old brand tried to find a buyer but ultimately decided to liquidate its assets.....»»