Jobs for people under 16 in chicago?

Question

Well I'm 15 and going to be a sophomore, I could really use some cash right about now. My mom is having economic issues. Any ideas? I live in chicago and most people around here won't hire anyone under 16.

i'm really impatient at this point, I want a summer job..and summer is nearly half way over.

Anything would be great! I just really need one.

Answer 1

I work for the city and we hire teens every summer to work in various departments. Also check out the Chicago Park District. Next year...start your search waaay earlier 'cuz the college teenagers come home for the summer and take alot of these jobs but I'm sure there are still some available...

Mayor Daley promised 1,000 jobs to help get kids off the street also Gov. Blago just promised (I think 10,000) jobs for Illinois youth. Check these links...

http://www.illinois.gov/community/

http://egov.cityofchicago.org/webportal/...

Work permit info here:

http://www.state.il.us/agency/idol/forms...