Economy Roars Back, But Dismal Jobs Report Shows Mismatch
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Is there a mismatch between jobs available and the skills of workers?
The U.S. economy has come roaring back from pandemic lows, but a disappointing jobs report that fell far short of analysts’ predictions highlighted some potentially worrying trends. We discuss economy and the pandemic’s impact on the workplace.
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Economy Roars Back, But Dismal Jobs Report Shows Mismatch
Clip: 5/10/2021 | 8m 59sVideo has Closed Captions
The U.S. economy has come roaring back from pandemic lows, but a disappointing jobs report that fell far short of analysts’ predictions highlighted some potentially worrying trends. We discuss economy and the pandemic’s impact on the workplace.
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Crain’s Headlines: Rush, BMO Launch Health Equity Institute
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Clip: 5/10/2021 | 3m 32s | An effort powered by $10 million aims to help improve health disparities in the region. (3m 32s)
Jim Mabie, WTTW-WFMT Trustee and Board Chair, Dies at 85
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Clip: 5/10/2021 | 1m 49s | Jim Mabie served as a WTTW and WFMT trustee for more than 20 years. (1m 49s)
Lawmaker Moves to Block State Financing for Huge Development
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Clip: 5/10/2021 | 8m 46s | Controversy over state funding for the proposed South Loop mega-development One Central. (8m 46s)
Local Efforts to Help India Amid Country’s COVID-19 Outbreak
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Clip: 5/10/2021 | 7m 21s | Some groups are working with overseas organizations to donate supplies and relief funds. (7m 21s)
Logan Square Farmers Market Gives Businesses a Boost
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Clip: 5/10/2021 | 4m 5s | We see what’s new at one of the city’s only weekly, nearly year-round farmers markets. (4m 5s)
Still a ‘Vast Wasteland’? Newton Minow on the State of TV
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Clip: 5/10/2021 | 10m 52s | We check in with a former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. (10m 52s)
Vaccine Hesitancy Driven for Some by Allergic Reaction Fears
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Clip: 5/10/2021 | 3m 22s | What to do about fears of vaccine allergies? (3m 22s)
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