Carus is a highly respected, family-owned company with deep roots in Illinois’ Starved Rock Country. We develop and manufacture products that clean the air, water, and soil, and are always exploring new opportunities and initiatives to expand our reach. For over 100 years, Carus has been the employer of choice in the greater LaSalle-Peru area. Carus is a global company with locations in LaSalle, Illinois; Peru, Illinois; Belmont, North Carolina; and Oviedo, Spain. Through several local outreach initiatives, we actively support our local communities and STEM education. It’s an exciting time to join the Carus team. 1. The LaSalle manufacturing facility has an exciting new project that will enhance our capabilities. 2. The Belmont location has just expanded to include a dedicated on-site logistics group. 3. The Peru business headquarters recently completed a full office renovation. 4. We have a new strategy to accelerate growth and are executing at a high level. 5. We are rooted in history but focused on the future!

Weiler Engineering Inc. is America's leading provider of aseptic Blow/Fill/Seal custom packaging Machinery for pharmaceutical and healthcare applications. Continous innovation and incorporation of the latest technological advances in equipment design and systems assure our customers of the highest level of quality in the production of sterile liquid products.

Clarke is a third-generation family-owned public health products and services company striving to elevate and transform the science of vector control through the lens of sustainability and innovation. To transform and elevate vector management, Clarke develops and delivers the most environmentally responsible solutions for managing the public health impacts of disease carrying and nuisance mosquitoes. By extending our innovations and technical expertise in public health mosquito control to all our customers, we are helping make communities around the world more livable, safe, and comfortable. Led by our values of caring for and protecting people and the planet, we work to deliver innovative, next-generation solutions to the global public health challenges associated with mosquito-borne disease, while also reducing our organization’s environmental footprint, expanding the culture of giving in the communities where we live and work, and creating a flourishing culture for coworkers. Learn more about Clarke’s mosquito control products and integrated mosquito management capabilities at www.clarke.com.

Since its founding in 1936, Weldstar has become one of the country's strongest independent distributors of industrial and specialty gases, welding equipment, safety supplies, and related tools and accessories. Privately owned, with two generations of family in management, Weldstar is uniquely positioned to maintain its high level of consistency, continuity, and commitment to customer support. Headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, the company has additional facilities in Logansport, Indiana, University Park, Illinois, Machesney Park, Illinois, South Bend, Indiana and Kenosha, Wisconsin. Weldstar is a member of the prestigious IWDC group, which represents over 140 independent welding and gas distributors throughout the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico.

ILLCO, Inc. is a wholesale distributor of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, parts and supplies. We have been a family-owned business since inception in 1929 and now have over 90 employees and 8 locations – Aurora, Countryside, Elk Grove Village, Waukegan, Joliet, and Peoria in Illinois; Hammond, Indiana; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Service is our most important product, and our employees and customers are our most valuable assets. Our goal is to identify young talent, educate and train them on our products and our industry, and give them opportunities to grow within our company. We offer a full menu of competitive benefits, including medical, dental and long-term disability insurance, a profit sharing and 401k plan and assistance with industry-related continuing education expenses.

SAC people help customers keep the world connected with our ideas, innovations and solutions. By choosing us to build their networks, customers have made SAC the #1 turnkey network construction company in the United States. We’re growing fast. That’s why Crain’s Chicago Business named SAC a Fast 50 company. Our growth means job opportunities. See current openings here.

Rockford Powertrain Inc is a machinery company based out of 1200 Windsor Rd, Loves Park, Illinois, United States.

DS Containers is the newest name in metal packaging. In our state-of-the-art plant in Batavia, Illinois, we produce a two-piece polymer-coated steel aerosol can - the first consumer package of its kind in the United States. Visit www.dscontainers.com for more info. Check us out on FB! www.facebook.com/dscontainers

Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, Ltd. is a medical practice company based out of 401 Roxbury Rd, Rockford, Illinois, United States.

High Performance Splicing, Rewinding and Tension Control Systems Martin Automatic Inc, headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, USA, is a leading designer and manufacturer of web handling equipment for the printing, packaging and converting industries. Martin’s line of innovative products includes automatic splicers, non-stop rewinders, and tension control and web guiding systems. Founded in 1968, the company has grown to a 160,000 square foot manufacturing and office complex occupied by nearly 160 employees. An engineering intensive company, Martin Automatic has earned a reputation among the industries it serves as a developer of original products distinguished by their simplicity and reliability - easy to use, easy to understand and easy to maintain. Martin Automatic holds several broad-based patents, protecting its most valuable developments and contributions to web-fed industries, and new patents continue to be granted. With one of the lowest personnel turnover rates in the United States, the commitment of Martin Automatic to employees and employees to Martin Automatic is evident. The longevity and dedication of this work force contributes to the high quality of all Martin products and world-class customer service. With equipment in more than 80 countries, Martin’s extensive network spans the globe, providing sales and service support anywhere in the world.

Prairie State Legal Services is a not-for-profit law firm that provides free civil legal services to senior citizens and low-income persons in northern and central Illinois. Our mission is "to provide or coordinate the delivery of high quality legal services to low-income individuals, families and groups."​

Founded in 1901 in Malta Illinois, Resource Bank was originally known as The First National Bank of Malta. Through the years the bank has expanded to its current size of seven offices throughout DeKalb County. At Resource Bank, we believe the relationship between a bank and its clients should be based on a mutual trust; something that will last for years and benefit you for a lifetime. For more than a century, we’ve taken pride in giving you individual attention - from people who really care. This kind of relationship can only be achieved through personal commitment, innovation, and integrity. These attributes are the hallmarks of our success and our pledge for the future.