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Job fair coming to Streator Incubator on Dec. 10

Multiple businesses to attend

By Bill Freskos
The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awarded a $948,000 grant to the city of Streator to renovate the Incubator, formerly the armory at 401 W. Bridge St. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.

A job fair is scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 10, in Streator, offering job seekers the chance to connect with employers in the area. (Derek Barichello - dbarichello@shawmedia.com)

A job fair is scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 10, in Streator, offering job seekers the chance to connect with employers in the area.

The event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Streator Incubator, 401 W. Bridge St.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security has partnered with BEST Inc. to host the fair.

Several employers are expected to attend, including Pilkington Glass, Constellation Energy, the Illinois Department of Corrections, Vactor Manufacturing, Alloy Specialties and the La Salle County Veterans Assistance Commission.

Mayor Tara Bedei emphasized the importance of the event Wednesday during the Streator City Council’s regular meeting.

“They decided to do this mainly following the Owens shutdown, but it’s open to anyone looking for work,” Bedei said.

Owens-Brockway factory in Streator closed last month, leading to the loss of 152 jobs, the company reported to the state.

In addition to the job fair or for those unable to attend Tuesday’s event, the Illinois Job Link website offers a range of job opportunities, with more than 100,000 listings available online.

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