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Illinois preapprenticeship program ‘opening doors’ into local union construction jobs

By Joey Weslo
Feb 05, 2026 2:58 pm - As the labor market evolves, Illinois is looking to develop a workforce ready to meet the state’s future economic demands. In Kane County, state funding is enabling the expansion of pre-apprenticeship opportunities for workers looking to begin a career in the construction trades.
‘This was a rescue’: St. Charles plastics plant remains open after being bought by German firm

By Joey Weslo
Feb 02, 2026 11:41 am - After months of expecting the manufacturing plant to close down for good, the German-based company MATEtronix acquired Microplastics Inc., rehiring a majority of the same employees and keeping the equipment in St. Charles.
Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economy

By WILL WEISSERT and COREY WILLIAMS
Jan 13, 2026 6:34 am - President Donald Trump offered a full-throated defense of his sweeping tariffs on Tuesday, traveling to swing-state Michigan to push the case that he’s boosted domestic manufacturing in hopes of countering fears about a weakening job market and still-rising prices that have squeezed American pocketbooks.
Thinking big: Libertyville-based Bath Concepts refreshes identity, plans expansion

By Mick Zawislak
Jan 05, 2026 10:08 am - Libertyville-based Bath Concepts, which started in a garage and has become a leading manufacturer of bathroom remodeling products, is marking 25 years with a refreshed identity and a big expansion.
Business Insights: Supercharging Illinois Manufacturers

By Elisabeth Williams
Dec 19, 2025 11:18 am - The federal government is doubling down on support for the manufacturing sector in 2026 with targeted tax benefits and increasing access to capital through the Small Business Administration 504 loan program.
Elgin manufacturing facility to close, eliminating 111 jobs

By Rick West
Dec 05, 2025 10:07 am - Printpack Inc. will close its Elgin manufacturing facility, laying off 111 employees.
‘Deep roots here in St. Charles’: 3 longtime businesses receive ‘Made in St. Charles’ awards

By Joey Weslo
Nov 21, 2025 5:04 pm - Glass awards were handed out to the owners of three St. Charles businesses as part of the “Made in St. Charles” ceremony Nov. 17.
Student tours of Kane County companies aim to mold next generation of manufacturing leaders

By Shaw Local News Network
Nov 20, 2025 2:32 pm - Molding the next generation of workforce leaders in manufacturing was the goal of a recent effort that brought high school students from several Kane County districts into local businesses for a ground-floor view of what they do and what jobs they provide.
Boeing defense workers ratify new contract to end 3-month strike in the Midwest

By RIO YAMAT
Nov 13, 2025 2:58 pm - Several thousand Boeing machinists in the Midwest who assemble military aircraft and weapons voted Thursday to approve a new contract, ending a three-month strike that saw them reject four earlier offers from the company.
Illinois bill ‘decouples’ state, federal taxes, raising revenue and angering businesses

By BEN SZALINSKI
Nov 05, 2025 10:28 am - Illinois lawmakers approved a bill last week to “decouple” some state taxes on businesses from the federal government. The changes allow Illinois to collect more taxes from corporations after the federal domestic policy bill passed this summer reduced taxes for many businesses.

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