Output from US manufacturers has grown for the fifth straight month. Some of the biggest growth was from large manufacturers of aircraft, chemicals, and furniture. This should lead to more […]
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Congratulations go out to Oakton Community College for their strong performance in NASA’s fifth annual Mining and Robotic Competition. The group, made up of nine Oakton students, came in 7th […]
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President Obama stopped by the Pittsburg TechShop (a business chain that provides equipment to innovative individuals and start-ups) and pledged to provide support to increase manufacturing, jobs, and infrastructure nationwide […]
Read MoreAll World Machinery, a manufacturer of hydraulic, pneumatic and motion-control parts, announced that it will remain in Illinois, moving to a larger, more state-of-the-art facility in Roscoe. The company was […]
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According to a United States Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report, orders for manufacturing technology (including machine tools and other manufacturing equipment) in the US are up 3% compared with year-to-date […]
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Trevor Combs entered the CNC Operator Program in January of 2014. Prior to entering the program, Trevor diligently looked for work, but was not having much success. About halfway through […]
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CPT training begins Aug. 18 but students must apply for the scholarship by June 12. Up to ten $1,500 awards will be available and the four employers are offering additional […]
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Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company will be significantly expanding its Yorkville, IL manufacturing center with a $50 million investment. The center will add 75 permanent jobs that will be involved in […]
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As previously seen in the Daily Herald Up close and personal Friday, 5/16/14 Congressman Brad Schneider, left, and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, right, get a tour of Oakton Community College’s […]
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Students, faculty, local manufacturers, and residents recently attended an open house to mark the grand opening of Kankakee Community College’s brand new Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Center. The open house […]
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