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Aon leading movement to create white-collar apprenticeship program

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Global professional services firm Aon is in the second year of an innovative apprenticeship program that currently employs 50 students in technology, insurance and human resources positions while they earn associate’s degrees at two-year community colleges.

06/05/2018 - 2:32pm

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Proft, Brady differ on the best strategy for Illinois Republicans but agree on the leaders best suited to help the party find success

Dan Proft, Pat Brady and Tom Cross at the City Club of Chicago (Video Parachute)

Radio host and political activist Dan Proft on Tuesday argued the Illinois Republican Party should rally around a pure conservative reform platform as it prepares for the 2018 general election while former Republican state party chair Pat Brady said the GOP should instead be focused on drumming up support for Bruce Rauner’s reelection bid.

05/24/2018 - 1:45pm

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Most incumbent state legislators cruise to victory in Illinois primaries

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Most of Illinois’ incumbent legislators fared well in Tuesday’s primary elections, but voters in a few districts rejected the status quo and nominate political newcomers.

03/21/2018 - 3:48pm

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Q+A with Christian Mitchell

The Daily Whale sat down with newly-elected State Representative Christian Mitchel in 2013 to discuss his goals for his first term in office. At the time he was the youngest member of the Illinois General Assembly. Earlier this month Mitchell was appointed to also serve as interim director of the Illinois Democratic Party through the November elections. In light of this new responsibility we decided to re-share Mitchel's interview.

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08/17/2018 - 3:58pm

Why Chicago is the best answer to Amazon's talent challenge

Why Chicago is the best answer to Amazon's talent challenge
08/17/2018 - 3:54pm

A lawsuit to prevent the Obama Presidential Center's ‘illegal land grab’ in Jackson Park is moving forward

A lawsuit to prevent the Obama Presidential Center's ‘illegal land grab’ in Jackson Park is moving forward
08/17/2018 - 3:51pm

District 204 plans to address priorities gradually, without major tax increase

District 204 plans to address priorities gradually, without major tax increase
08/17/2018 - 3:50pm

DuPage voters to weigh in on consolidation, possible taxes

DuPage voters to weigh in on consolidation, possible taxes
08/17/2018 - 3:50pm

Less borrowing in new plan to fund Mount Prospect police, fire HQ

Less borrowing in new plan to fund Mount Prospect police, fire HQ
08/17/2018 - 3:46pm

Stiffer fines approved for texting while driving

Stiffer fines approved for texting while driving
08/17/2018 - 3:43pm

O'Hare putting diners right in middle of departure-gate action

O'Hare putting diners right in middle of departure-gate action
08/17/2018 - 3:40pm

Cook County e-filing system confusing for litigants

Cook County e-filing system confusing for litigants
08/17/2018 - 3:39pm

Rauner signs bill preventing professional license suspension for student loan delinquencies

Rauner signs bill preventing professional license suspension for student loan delinquencies
08/17/2018 - 3:38pm

Rauner signs bill allowing consolidation of mosquito abatement districts

Rauner signs bill allowing consolidation of mosquito abatement districts
08/17/2018 - 3:38pm

Rauner signs bill shedding light on school district administrative spending

Rauner signs bill shedding light on school district administrative spending
08/17/2018 - 3:35pm

'Unprecedented' amount of data on city workers, budget and police to go public with new online portal

'Unprecedented' amount of data on city workers, budget and police to go public with new online portal
08/17/2018 - 3:35pm

Uber, Lyft, Via agree to pay city $10.4 million for failing to properly vet drivers

Uber, Lyft, Via agree to pay city $10.4 million for failing to properly vet drivers
08/17/2018 - 3:33pm

Plan commission approves plans for office tower, brewery in Fulton Market

Plan commission approves plans for office tower, brewery in Fulton Market
08/17/2018 - 3:32pm

Logan Square substance abuse recovery center could be converted into apartments targeted at millenials

Logan Square substance abuse recovery center could be converted into apartments targeted at millenials
08/17/2018 - 3:30pm

Vallas proposes citywide witness protection program

Vallas proposes citywide witness protection program
08/17/2018 - 3:29pm

US Steel to invest $750M in Gary Works plant in Indiana

US Steel to invest $750M in Gary Works plant in Indiana
08/17/2018 - 3:28pm

Vallas brands Elon Musk’s O’Hare express project is ‘fool’s gold’

Vallas brands Elon Musk’s O’Hare express project is ‘fool’s gold’
08/17/2018 - 3:26pm

Tech entrepreneur Kimbal Musk will open Next Door, his second Chicago-area restaurant

Tech entrepreneur Kimbal Musk will open Next Door, his second Chicago-area restaurant
08/17/2018 - 3:26pm

Editorial: The Hickey Report: Fixing CPS after a sexual abuse scandal

Editorial: The Hickey Report: Fixing CPS after a sexual abuse scandal
08/17/2018 - 3:25pm

Editorial: We want to hear from readers: What do you want Illinois' next governor to prioritize?

Editorial: We want to hear from readers: What do you want Illinois' next governor to prioritize?
08/17/2018 - 3:23pm

Is scooter sharing backlash a cautionary tale for Chicago? Cleveland ordered them removed. Los Angeles set them on fire.

Is scooter sharing backlash a cautionary tale for Chicago? Cleveland ordered them removed. Los Angeles set them on fire.
08/17/2018 - 3:23pm

New distracted driving fine, bike safety rule signed into law

New distracted driving fine, bike safety rule signed into law
08/17/2018 - 3:22pm

State fair shows how politicians try to 'emphasize, exploit and exacerbate' Illinois geography for political gain

State fair shows how politicians try to 'emphasize, exploit and exacerbate' Illinois geography for political gain
08/17/2018 - 3:21pm

Report: Chicago Public Schools 'failed to recognize' extent of systemwide sexual abuse problem

Report: Chicago Public Schools 'failed to recognize' extent of systemwide sexual abuse problem
08/16/2018 - 4:14pm

Rep. Rod Davis’ campaign staffer fired after incident at rival’s event: reports

Rep. Rod Davis’ campaign staffer fired after incident at rival’s event: reports
08/16/2018 - 4:13pm

What happened after the last HQ2 competition

What happened after the last HQ2 competition
08/16/2018 - 3:52pm

New child assistance program looks to keep toddlers at home

New child assistance program looks to keep toddlers at home
08/16/2018 - 3:45pm

White House called FCC to talk about Sinclair's Tribune deal

White House called FCC to talk about Sinclair's Tribune deal
08/16/2018 - 3:45pm

CPS 'consumers' successfully voting with their feet, report finds

CPS 'consumers' successfully voting with their feet, report finds

Events Tabs

Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Friday, August 17, 2018 - 9:00am

City Hall, 121 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL

Chicago Board of Education Meeting

Wednesday, August 22, 2018 - 10:30pm

CPS Loop Office, 42 W. Madison Street, Board Room, Chicago, IL

Regional Transportation Authority Board Meeting

Thursday, August 23, 2018 - 8:30am

175 W Jackson Blvd, Ste 1650, Chicago, IL

Illinois Tollway Board Meeting

Thursday, August 23, 2018 - 9:00am

Tollway Headquarters, 2700 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL

Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 9:00am

MPEA Corporate Center, 301 East Cermak Rd, Corporate Board Room, 5th Fl, Chicago, IL