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News - Community News
Got Green jobs? Jump at this opportunity. Green jobs are sometimes defined as blue-collar jobs in green industries. Examples might include:
Renewable energy infrastructure, weatherization [i.e., window companies], energy efficiency, building retrofitting and advanced vehicle manufacturing. If you’re in these industries you may be able to get quick funds to train apprentices in careers in the Green sector.
Skills training is available to unemployed and low-income adults. Training in high-growth, high-demand occupations is also available. This includes customized training where the Workforce Board pays up to 50 percent of the cost of training workers for employers who agree to employ trainees, and includes on-the-job training for incumbent workers with a focus on job retention and career advancement.
The Workforce Board also provides information through the Illinois WorkNet portal: www.illinoisworknet.com.
It offers information pathways in three critical areas:
http://www.illinoisworknet.com/vos_portal/?partner=
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity also has information on several community grants available, including assistance for:
In addition, the Treasury Dept. is committing funds to secure small business loans and the Small Business Administration is implementing favorable policies on some of its loans.
To fully understand the scope of these opportunities, the direct contact for more information is: Jennifer Stasch, Executive Director Workforce Board of Northern Cook County (www.workforceboard.org.) Email jstasch@workforceboard.org Phone: 847-699-9195.
2010
Where can I recycle . . . Athletic Shoes Village Hall 1225 Waukegan Rd (847) 657-3030 M-F 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Automotive products C&M Auto Service 835 Milwaukee Ave (847) 724-6311 Accepts oil, antifreeze, car batteries and gasoline (quantities limit to 4 gallons). Charges $1.50 per tire
Six J's 601 Greenwood Road (847) 729-4050 Accepts antifreeze and car batteries. Charges $0.25 per gallon of oil and $2.00 per tire for recycling.
Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulbs Village Hall 1225 Waukegan Rd (847) 657-3030 M-F 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Not accepting 4' lights.
Computers/Electronics Abt Electronics Abt recycles cardboard, polystyrene (styrofoam), appliances, all batteries, cell phones and electronics. Please bring your recyclables to the freestanding building located just west of the main building. Available Thursday - Saturday from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm. - TVs over 32 inches - $30.00 1200 N. Milwaukee Ave. Glenview, IL 60025 (847) 967-8830 Staples Provides a recycling program for residents and businesses at any location nationwide. $10.00 per item (keyboards and mice are included in the cost). Only computer materials accepted. 1509 Waukegan Road
Abt Electronics Abt recycles cardboard, polystyrene (styrofoam), appliances, all batteries, cell phones and electronics. Please bring your recyclables to the freestanding building located just west of the main building. Available Thursday - Saturday from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm. - TVs over 32 inches - $30.00 1200 N. Milwaukee Ave. Glenview, IL 60025 (847) 967-8830
Clothing Glenview Community Church Resale Shop 1000 Elm Street Glenview, IL 60025 (847) 724-2638 Accepts clothing and small housewares. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9 am – 1 pm Thursday 9 am – 5 pm
Furniture Village Treasure House 1825 Glenview Road, Glenview (847) 832-1030 Furniture and home furnishings
Holiday Lights Village Public Works Department 1333 Shermer Road Seasonal ONLY – late December through January
Medicine/Sharps Village Hall 1225 Waukegan Rd (847) 904-4340 First Friday of each month, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Senior Center 2400 Chestnut Ave SHARPS ONLY
Plastic Bags Dominick’s Finer Foods Jewel Food
NORTHFIELD TOWNSHIP RECYCLING PROGRAM MARK YOUR CALENDARS June 19, July 17, August 21 September 25 and October 23
Northfield Township will be hosting monthly recycling events, beginning Saturday, March 27th from 9 am – 1 pm at the Northfield Township Road District Garage at 1928 Lehigh Avenue, Glenview.
Township residents may take advantage of this free recycling program by dropping off the following items at the Township facility: art supplies, batteries (all types), bikes & toys (usable condition), cell phone/pagers, clothing (usable condition), computer hardware, electronics, engine oil, eyeglasses, flags, household paint (oil and latex), hydraulic oil, ink/toner cartridges, metal, paper, styrofoam, televisions, therapeutic medical equipment (canes, crutches, standers, walkers, wheelchairs), tires, transmission fluid.
On-site, secure document shredding will be provided by Opportunity Secure Data Destruction.
New for 2010: Through a partnership with Abt Electronics residents can now drop off television, electronics and Styrofoam at the Township Recycling events.
For additional information about recycling and future dates, please visit www.northfieldtownship.com or call the Township Road District Garage at 847-724-7055 or the Township Office at 847-724-8300.
On-site document shredding provided by Opportunity Secure Data Destruction, a maximum of three containers, bags or boxes, per person will be accepted for shredding. For additional information call the Road District at 847-724-7055 or the Township office at |
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