Online sales, shrinking sales tax eating in to Metra budget
Forty years ago, when the current funding plan for Metra was first established, Illinois’ economy thrived on manufacturing jobs and sales tax derived from sales at brick and mortar stores.
Workforce job fair Oct. 19
Area job seekers are invited to attend a weekly job fair at the Workforce Center of Will County from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19.
Amazon hiring holiday workers
Amazon has announced that it will create more than 120,000 holiday worker positions this season across its U.S. network of fulfillment centers, sortation centers and customer service sites.
City approves agreements for new Speedway gas station
The city council has approved a series of agreements that will pave the way for the construction of a new Speedway Gas station at the southwest corner of Route 53 and Emerald Dr. in Joliet.
AABA meeting tonight in Shorewood
AABA, the African American Business Association, will hold its monthly Business After Hours event tonight, Tuesday, September 19 from 5-7 p.m. in Shorewood.
Joliet’s first microbrewery open for business
Like many entrepreneurs lured to the business of micro brewing, Vince Turrise first got his start as a home brewer whipping up batches of beer on the weekends with friends.
Checkers restaurant opening soon in Romeoville
The intersection of Route 53 and Phelps Ave. will soon be getting three new businesses, continuing the string of commercial growth in Romeoville.
ATHENA award recipient named
September 11, 2017 The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry and The Council for Working Women were excited to announce Sue Pritz-Bornhofen as the 2017 recipient of The ATHENA Award.
Cheesecakes by James opens second Joliet location
Cheesecakes by James is offering its signature tastes at a second location at the Louis Joliet Mall.
Aldi stores hosting hiring events this Tuesday
Most Chicagoland Aldi stores will be hosting hiring events on Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. as the grocery chain looks to fill more than 300 positions this week.
Will County Job fair set
Joliet – Area job seekers are invited to attend a weekly job fair at the Workforce Center of Will County (WCWC) from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7. Among the positions employers will be looking to fill are ...
New director for Workforce Investment Board
A lifelong resident of Joliet, Caroline Portlock said she looks forward to helping local business grow in her new role as director of the Will County Workforce Investment Board assuming the position former director Pat Fera held for nearly 17 ...
Workforce to host weekly job fair
Joliet – Area job seekers are invited to attend a weekly job fair at the Workforce Center of Will County from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 25. Among the positions employers will be looking to fill are diesel ...
Will County recognized as a solar-leading community
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has recognized Will County as a solar-leading community in the 2017 SolSmart Program. The program is a component of the larger SunShot Initiative, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, a national ...
New appointment to Workforce Board
Joliet- The Will County Board has unanimously approved the appointment of board member Gloria Dollinger (R-Joliet) to the Will County Workforce Investment Board, a business-led policy and decision making organization that aims to create programs and support for the local ...
