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Illinois SB 3465

New Protections Are Coming For Women In Illinois’ Construction Industry

New protections are coming for women in Illinois’ construction industry August 24, 2026 BURR RIDGE – A new Illinois law aims to improve health, safety and dignity on construction jobsites while addressing workplace barriers that can make it more difficult for women to enter and remain in the skilled trades. Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed […]

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St. Paul Pre-Apprenticeship Graduation

St. Paul Pre-Apprenticeship Graduates Take Next Step Toward Union Careers

St. Paul Pre-Apprenticeship Graduates Take Next Step Toward Union Careers August 3, 2026 BURR RIDGE – Congratulations to the July 31, 2026, graduating class of St. Paul Community Development Ministries’ Pre-Apprenticeship Program! CISCO is proud to celebrate these graduates as they complete their training and prepare to take the next step toward careers in the

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CISCO Trades Fair

Record-Breaking Crowd Highlights CISCO’s 5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair

Record-breaking crowd highlights CISCO’s 5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair July 22, 2026 BURR RIDGE – A record-breaking 1,300 students, educators, parents and community members registered for CISCO’s 5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair, demonstrating the growing interest in Union construction careers and Apprenticeship opportunities throughout northern Illinois. Held at IBEW Local 134 on July

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LECET Safety Incentive Program

LiUNA Local 76 Member Drives Away in New Truck at Chicago Area LECET Safety Incentive Program

LiUNA Local 76 Member Drives Away in New Truck at Chicago Area LECET Safety Incentive Program July 13, 2026 BURR RIDGE – Chicago Area LECET celebrated the importance of jobsite safety July 10, 2026, by recognizing 11 outstanding LiUNA workers during its annual Safety Incentive Program, culminating with one fortunate Laborer driving home in a

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CISCO Executive Director

Passing the Torch: CISCO Celebrates Dan Allen’s Legacy, Welcomes Stephanie Kifowit as New Executive Director

Passing the Torch: CISCO Celebrates Dan Allen’s Legacy, Welcomes Stephanie Kifowit as New Executive Director June 27, 2026 BURR RIDGE – On June 26, 2026, CISCO celebrated both a legacy of leadership and the beginning of a new chapter during a breakfast Open House at its Burr Ridge office honoring retiring Executive Director Dan Allen

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IL PHCC Chapter President

New IL PHCC Chapter President And Board Recently Installed

New IL PHCC Chapter President and Board Recently Installed June 25, 2026 BURR RIDGE – The next contractor leader and board members were officially sworn in June 18, 2026, during the Illinois Chapter of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (IL PHCC) annual meeting in East Peoria, IL. Tom Mahoney (Little Tommy’s Plumbing Shop) took office as

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Raise a Cup To Wish Dan Allen A Great Retirement And Welcome Stephanie Kifowit As CISCO’s New Executive Director

Raise a Cup To Wish Dan Allen A Great Retirement And Welcome Stephanie Kifowit As CISCO’s New Executive Director June 15, 2026 BURR RIDGE – CISCO is proud to welcome Stephanie Kifowit as its next Executive Director. Kifowit assumes leadership following the retirement of Dan Allen at the end of June. Email CISCO at julia@cisco.org

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