The Village of Romeoville, in partnership with the Workforce Center of Will County and the Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce, will be holding a job fair on Wednesday, March 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Edward Hospital ...

Mary Kay Ludemann, President of the Plainfield Park District, was recently elected to the Illinois Association of Park Districts' (IAPD) Board of Trustees.

In recent months, many economists and lawmakers have frequently touted how the nation's economy is performing really well. Often citing historically low unemployment rates, I've always felt that such pronouncements failed to consider the untold millions of Americans who are ...

It’s nice to have a 401(k), but how helpful or damaging is it to dip into your retirement savings to cover an unexpected expense, to pay down a deluge of debt, or to make a major purchase? Some people borrow ...

Area job seekers are invited to attend a weekly job fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Workforce Center of Will County. Among the positions available are flex officers, security officers, direct support professional, customer service ...

Thetimesweekly.com When it comes to achieving personal success or accumulating wealth in America, there is no one "set-in-stone" path. But the most accepted formula still seems to be: make excellent grades, earn a college degree, and climb the corporate ladder ...

The White Oak Library District, Lockport Branch Library, 121 E. 8th Street, Lockport, IL 60441, is once again serving as an AARP Income Tax Preparation site for seniors and/or low-income citizens. This tax preparation service is available at our Lockport ...

A volatile stock market is raising the anxiety level of some investors – especially those nearing retirement. In the wake of last year’s closing tumble – the S&P 500 lost 6.2 percent in 2018, its worst showing since the 2008 ...

Midland States Bank announced the addition of Cornell D. Lurry, Sr. as the Regional Community Development Relationship Manager (RCDRM) for the Northeastern Illinois Region. In this new role, Lurry will assist in the development and execution of Midland’s Community Development ...

For many consumers, the New Year brings an annual effort to file taxes early enough to help pay off big bills, replace major appliances or tuck away a few bucks for the proverbial ‘rainy day’. With a continuing federal shutdown, ...

Economic forecasts for 2019 haven’t been the most glowing, and that has plenty of people worried about what a weak economy could mean for them personally, from job losses to a hit to retirement-savings accounts. “It is true that we ...

If you’re an older investor, that may mean it’s time to re-think just how much risk you’re carrying in your retirement portfolio. Otherwise, your tranquil golden years could devolve into a time of overwhelming financial stress. “If you’re not unsettled ...

After decades of work, easing into retirement can be an exciting time. But the luster can wear off quickly if there’s not a good retirement-income plan already in place when those weekly paychecks stop, especially if it becomes clear that ...

Bolingbrook - CenterPoint Properties has acquired 84,793 SF warehouse, located at 12501 NW 38th Avenue, in Opa Locka, Florida. This property is fully leased to a single tenant on a long term basis and is located on an 8.2 acre ...