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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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Welcome To The IL Works Regional Career Fair, Northern District
Welcome to the IL Works Regional Career Fair, Northern District You’ve picked a GREAT DAY to connect directly with Union Apprenticeship programs, contractors, and industry workforce partners who are ready to help you launch a strong, stable, and rewarding career. Learn about the requirements for entering and succeeding in a skilled Union construction trade, understand…
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Agenda: IL Works Regional Career Fair, Northern District
Agenda: IL Works Regional Career Fair, Northern District You’ve picked a GREAT DAY to connect directly with Union Apprenticeship programs, contractors, and industry workforce partners who are ready to help you launch a strong, stable, and rewarding career. Learn about the requirements for entering and succeeding in a skilled Union construction trade, understand your Apprenticeship…
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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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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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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…