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Nominations Open For CISCO’s 2026 Project Of The Year Awards
Nominations Open for CISCO’s 2026 Project of the Year Awards September 24, 2026 BURR RIDGE – CISCO’S Project of the Year Award has kicked off! It’s currently accepting applications for some of the best construction projects. If you think you’ve got one of the best construction projects in CISCO’s 6-county area, including Cook, DuPage, Kane,…
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CISCO Golf Outing Brings Industry Together For A Great Cause
CISCO Golf Outing Brings Industry Together for a Great Cause September 17, 2026 BURR RIDGE – CISCO brought together members of the Union construction industry for a day of golf, camaraderie and giving back during its Annual Golf Outing on Sept. 14 at Bloomingdale Golf Club. The sold-out outing marked the first under new CISCO…
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CISCO Connects: We Look Out For One Another – Let’s Talk
CISCO Connects: We Look Out For One Another – Let’s Talk September 1, 2026 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 Roofers & Waterproofers Local 11 2021 Swift Dr., STE A, Oak Brook FREE for CISCO members $25 for non-members. Space is limited, and advance registration is encouraged. Food is provided BURR RIDGE – CISCO is proud…
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New Protections Are Coming For Women In Illinois’ Construction Industry
New protections are coming for women in Illinois’ construction industry August 24, 2026 BURR RIDGE – A new Illinois law aims to improve health, safety and dignity on construction jobsites while addressing workplace barriers that can make it more difficult for women to enter and remain in the skilled trades. Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed…
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St. Paul Pre-Apprenticeship Graduates Take Next Step Toward Union Careers
St. Paul Pre-Apprenticeship Graduates Take Next Step Toward Union Careers August 3, 2026 BURR RIDGE – Congratulations to the July 31, 2026, graduating class of St. Paul Community Development Ministries’ Pre-Apprenticeship Program! CISCO is proud to celebrate these graduates as they complete their training and prepare to take the next step toward careers in the…
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Record-Breaking Crowd Highlights CISCO’s 5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair
Record-breaking crowd highlights CISCO’s 5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair July 22, 2026 BURR RIDGE – A record-breaking 1,300 students, educators, parents and community members registered for CISCO’s 5th Annual Union Construction Trades Fair, demonstrating the growing interest in Union construction careers and Apprenticeship opportunities throughout northern Illinois. Held at IBEW Local 134 on July…