Midday News Links: Illinois Employers Warn Of Nearly 1,700 Layoffs In Coming Months
By Lisa White in News on Jul 8, 2014 6:35PM
- According to a filing with Illinois regulators today, employers in Illinois will lay off almost 1,700 workers in the upcoming months. This is the highest number of layoffs planned since December. [Chicago Tribune]
- A former Wheaton police officer fired for watching pornography while working is fighting to receive disability pension pay. [Chicago Tribune]
- A suburban man has been charged after fireworks he set off caught a house on fire. Meanwhile, our neighbors were still setting off fireworks in our shared back alley last night around 1:30 in the morning. Thanks, neighbors! [Chicago Tribune]
- The new spot from Big Star owners that will open next door has a name; Dove's Luncheonette. [DNAinfo Chicago]
- Jim Rago, the longest active employee of the Chicago Park District, retired on Monday after working as a custodian for 54 years. Happy retirement, Jim! [DNAinfo Chicago]
