Ex-Offenders
CTA Expands Apprentice Program For Ex-Offenders
The apprentices start at $9.25 an hour at jobs cleaning buses and trains, and can work themselves into jobs as CTA bus drivers.
Felony Franks Closes, Plans To Relocate To NW Side
Felony Franks – the hot dog stand with the Misdemeanor Wieners and a staff of ex-felons – shut down Monday afternoon.
Sweet Beginnings Offers Ex-Offenders A Second Chance With Honey
Sweet Beginnings is a West Side company known Beeline line for its honey and skin care products. The company also gives ex-convicts a chance at developing a work history.
Jobless Crisis Hitting Ex-Offenders Much Harder
The Illinois unemployment rate is up again; it now stands at 10.1 percent. But there’s one group facing a jobless rate five times worse: ex-convicts. Most former convicts want badly to work, but most employers are not interested in hiring them.
Felony Franks Hot Dog Stand May Close
The hotdog stand on the West Side called Felony Franks – where the owner hires only ex-offenders – may be closing.
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