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College of Lake County strengthens manufacturing workforce with new Advanced Technology Center

By Lindsey Nemcek
Jan 18, 2021 1:20 PM - College of Lake County is creating a world-class Advanced Technology Center in Gurnee.
Joliet Junior College Partners with Suncast Corporation

By Melissa Lachcik
Jan 18, 2021 1:19 PM - The growing demand for skilled workers in the advanced manufacturing sector continues to be at the forefront of discussions among business leaders and educators.
District 207 to sue e-cigarette company over teen use

By Russell Lissau
Jan 5, 2021 5:30 AM - Maine Township High School Distict 207 will join the organizations and people suing e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs over the company's business practices.
MCC offering certification in supply chain management

Submitted by McHenry County College
Dec 21, 2020 9:07 AM - McHenry County College Workforce Training is offering three certificate programs focusing on supply chain management and logistics.
New Harper initiative provides training for in-demand jobs

Submitted by Harper College
Dec 21, 2020 9:06 AM - Harper College in Palatine has launched a free training program with Prologis Inc., a global leader in logistics real estate, designed to provide rapid skills training for workers in the Chicago region for careers in transportation, distribution and logistics sectors.
CLC buys former Lowe's site in Gurnee for technology center

By Mick Zawislak
Dec 18, 2020 6:19 PM - The vacant Lowe's home improvement store on Grand Avenue in Gurnee will be converted to an Advanced Technology Center by the College of Lake County.
U of I says public-private research network will fight tech 'brain drain'

By RAYMON TRONCOSO
Dec 16, 2020 7:00 AM - University of Illinois faculty say an ongoing statewide investment in a public-private research network is key to boosting the state's economy.
After 27 years, Dominican University president Carroll giving up dream job

Dec 11, 2020 11:14 AM - Under longtime president Donna Carroll, Dominican University has been a prominent part of the suburban business community.
Former Naperville bank building could be repurposed into Montessori school

By Lauren Rohr
Nov 30, 2020 3:56 PM - A Montessori school has proposed repurposing a former bank building to open its second Naperville facility in the downtown area.
Can students booted for breaking COVID-19 rules get refunds?

By CECILIA CLARK of NerdWallet
Nov 15, 2020 6:10 AM - College students returned this fall to find rigid COVID-19 prevention rules that take away from college's social appeal. And noncompliance can be costly.

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