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Victim's mom vows complaint against Kane judge
The mother of Cameron Godee, a 2009 St. Charles East High School graduate who was killed in a drunk driving crash, plans to file a complaint against Kane County Judge Timothy Sheldon. During a heated court hearing this week, Sheldon said he received a threatening letter from Mary Godee, which she denies.
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Kirk leaves hospital, enters rehab institute
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk was transferred from Northwestern Memorial Hospital to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago on Friday where he begin a recovery program. “The Senator has several pre-stroke factors in his favor that our research and experience demonstrate will foster a better recovery,” Dr. Richard L. Harvey, Medical Director of RIC's Center for Stroke Rehabilitation, said.
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Under fire, Obama reverses course on birth control policy
President Barack Obama declared Friday he's found a solution to a birth-control uproar that will protect religious liberty but also ensure that women have access to free contraception, as he rushed to defuse an election-year issue that threatened to overtake his administration.
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Prosecutors: Suspect wrote about murder in diary
Prosecutors say a man recently apprehended in a 1997 murder near Downers Grove wrote about the killing in his diary. The diary belonging to Jose Alfredo Ruvalcaba-Quezada was located in 1999 as police searched his Utah home for evidence in an unrelated rape case, Assistant State’s Attorney Steven Knight said in court Friday.
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See how Valentine's Day treats are created in Geneva
We go behind the scenes at Graham's Fine Chocolates and Ice Cream in Geneva where work is underway to produce the mountain of sugared treats that will be gifted and eaten next week for Valentine's Day. With everything from different flavors of peanut brittle to the skalie, which is Graham's version of the turtle, there is sure to be something to please even the most die-hard sugar fanatic.
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- Wheaton man picked for county board seat
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- MANUFACTURING - MANUFACTURING OPPORTUNITIES Berry Plastics is an injection molding manufacturer of plastic overcaps and closures for the packaging industry. We have immediate openings for the following positions in our Woodstock, IL facility: Process Technician: Set-up, start-up, troubleshoot and process injection molding machines. This position requires previous experience in a similar position with strong problem solving abilities. Minimum 4 years experience. This position is on 2nd shift. Assistant Groupleader: Responsible for cycle and cavitation optimization. Act as Groupleader in Molding Supervisor's absence. Oversee the process technician's responsibilities. Start-up machines from mold changes as necessary. Previous supervisor experience required. This position is on the 12 hour night shift. Mold Repair Technician: Repair, convert and perform preventative maintenance on injection molds. Must have experience with lathes, bridgeports, grinders, and repairing molds. Three years machine shop experience required. This position is on the 12 hour night shift. We offer competitive wages and benefits such as medical, dental and vision, 401K, profit sharing and more. Complete an application online at jobs.berryplastics.com or e-mail resume to: olgaortiz@berryplastics.com (id:4290948) METAL FABRICATOR/WELDER - Welder -Elgin custom metal facility is seeking fabricators w-5yrs min exp. in all types of metals. Tube fabrication a plus. Call Steve@(847)214-8070 (id:4290895) SALES ASSISTANT - Commercial Finance Company with offices throughout the US and Canada seeking Sales Assistant for our Wheaton sales and operations office. Administrative, computer and marketing skills required. Excellent compensation and complete benefits package. Please e-mail resume to employment@jdfactors.com. (id:4290898)
- EDUCATION - Education Community Development Institute Head Start 329 S York Road, Bensenville, IL (630) 521.1049 EDUCATION Education Specialist -West Chicago This position is responsible for the general and day-to-day operations of a Head Start center which includes but is not limited to; covering multiple classrooms, assuring regulatory and legal compliance with federal, state and local regulations, communicating with parents and the community and supervision and monitoring of all staff working at the assigned center. AA degree or higher in ECE, with no less than 18 credits for AA or 30 credits for BA that focus on ECE with 500 clock hours of experience in an early child hood setting. $29,240 -$35,002 annually Teacher Assistant -Gary Avenue $9.35 -$12.56/hour TEMP Teacher Assistant -Bensenville All Day $9.35 -$12.56/hour This position works as a part of a teaching team to work as a partner with the teacher/lead teacher in developing activities for preschool (Head Start) children to provide them with varied experiences and an appropriate learning environment. Minimum requirement is high school diploma or GED plus some experience working with preschool children. A current CDA credential is preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) Temporary Infant/Toddler Teacher -Bensenville $28,184 -$30,638.40 annually This position serves as a teacher in the classroom of Early Head Start infants and toddlers by planning, implementing, and supervising all center-based activities. AA or higher in ECE or other AA degree with 15 credits in ECE with emphasis on infant/toddler development plus 500 clock hours experience working with infants and toddlers. Infant/Toddler Support Teacher -Woodridge/Bensenville $12.47 -$14.00/hour This position serves as the teacher in a classroom of Early Head Start infants and toddlers in the absence of the regular classroom teacher or for the purposes of coverage in the classroom. The position may be reassigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. CDA credential or One Year Certificate or higher in ECE or AA or higher with 6 courses in ECE plus experience teaching preschool. Infant/Toddler Support Teacher -Bensenville Part time hours 3:30 PM -5:30 PM This position works as a part of a teaching team to work as a partner with the teacher/lead teacher in developing activities for infants and toddlers to provide them with varied experiences and an appropriate learning environment. Minimum requirement is high school diploma or GED. $12.47 -$14.00/hour Home Visitors This position is a teacher in the home-based program option who is responsible for education, case management, and family advocacy to families in an assigned caseload by providing and linking families to comprehensive services including home visits and socialization activities. Bilingual required (English/Spanish), Min Child Development Associates (CDA), high school diploma or GED, AA/BA degree in ECE or related field preferred. $13.55 -$14.73/hour Family Advocate -Bensenville This position supports and assists families as they identify and meet their own goals through a family-centered case management model for developing and carrying out the program Family Partnership Agreements including responsibility for child files, enrollment and applications. Min Requirement AA or higher in Social Work or Human Services or related human services field, Bilingual required (English/Spanish) $23,730.80 -$25,813.60 annually TRANSPORTATION and FACILITIES Custodian -Bensenville This position is responsible for ensuring clean, safe, functional facilities by performing cleaning and maintenance activities as well as some repair activities including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting when professional licensure is not required. The minimum requirement is that the individual be 18 years of age. This is an entry-level position requiring no previous education or experience unless there is a local or state regulation that requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. $13.00/hour Bus Drivers -Woodridge This position is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient transport of children and parents/families between program activities and home and on field trips. Min requirement 21 years of age, HS or GED and a current driver's license. Preferred CDL w/bus permit. Part-time $10.97/hour; $12.00/hour w/CDL Bus Monitors -Woodridge This position is responsible for assisting with the transportation of children between program activities and home. Must be 18 years or older $8.25/hour CDI IS AN EOE EMPLOYER ALL POSITIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL FILLED An application and job description can be obtained in person Monday -Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM -4:00 PM (id:4290808) MANUFACTURING - Rogers Corporation-Carol Stream, IL Mfg -Seeking 2nd shift machine operator. HS diploma and minimum of 2 years mfg experience required. Excellent pay and benefits. Must be at least 18 years old and able to pass background check and drug screen. Please submit resume online at www.rogerscorp.com-careers-us (id:4290271) TEACHERS - Education -Two Rivers Head Start Agency is looking for TEACHERS at our Elgin Early Head Start Location. F/T, 12 month positions with exc. benefits. Min. of an AA degree w/ 30 credits in ECE required for Teachers. Apply online at www.trhsa.org or fax resume & official transcripts to 630-264-1151 EEOC. (id:4290690)
- SET UP TECHNICIAN - 5 years of experience in microprocessor equip., working knowledge of eng. grade resins and mold start up skills. Exp. with Toyo machines required. jobs@chemtechplastics.com Fax 847-742-7968. EOE (id:4290900) LAWN CARE SPECIALIST - Lawn Care Specialist-Work outdoors. Good driving rec req'd. Bonus for current industry lic. Spring-Green Lawn Care. 1040 A National Ave. Addison -630-543-6831 (id:4290873) EXTRUSION/LAMINATION OPERATOR ASSISTANT - Manufacturing -We have openings for skilled and unskilled extrusion-laminating assistants on 2nd and 3rd Shifts. Duties include assisting the set-up and operation of extrusion and laminating equipment, must communicate effectively, both written and verbal, and complete required shift documentation. Promotional opportunities available. Apply in person between the hours of 9a-2p at: Graphic Flexible Packaging Human Resources Department 1228 E. Tower Road Schaumburg, IL 60173 EOE M-F-D-V (id:4290896)
See how Valentine's Day treats are created in Geneva
We go behind the scenes at Graham's Fine Chocolates and Ice Cream in Geneva where work is underway to produce the mountain of sugared treats that will be gifted and eaten next week for Valentine's Day. With everything from different flavors of peanut brittle to the skalie, which is Graham's version of the turtle, there is sure to be something to please even the most die-hard sugar fanatic.
Even without Rose, Bulls bulldoze Bobcats
Joakim Noah had 17 points and 14 rebounds, Carlos Boozer scored 16 points and the Bulls throttled the Charlotte Bobcats 95-64 Friday night despite the absence of reigning MVP Derrick Rose.The Bulls (23-6) won their fifth straight overall and improved to 5-1 this season without Rose, who sat out because of a lower back strain.
Stocks fall sharply as Greek deal is held up
The decline in U.S. stocks was broad, with all 10 industry categories in the S&P 500 down. Materials stocks fell the most, down 1.8 percent. Energy and financial stocks both fell more than 1 percent.
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Green Day's ‘American Idiot' is loud, aggressive and irresistible
Green Day's rock opera "American Idiot" roars into Chicago. The galvanizing punk rock musical adapted from Green Day's hit 2004 album delivers to the audience a metaphoric slap upside the head in the guise of a ringing guitar and a defiant yell. A vivid, aggressive portrait of disaffected youth, “American Idiot” is a rousing assault — a blast from the Clash with a side of The...
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Lawmakers should see the price tag on any bill they're considering, the Daily Herald Editorial Board says. But last year, that happened on only nine of 650 bills.
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