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!

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.

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

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.

First Ottawa Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company of American Commercial Bank & Trust and its Branches: The First National Bank of Ottawa, Morris National Bank & Trust, Streator National Bank, and Yorkville National Bank & Trust are divisions of American Commercial Bank & Trust

Since its inception in 1891, Ingersoll Machine Tools Inc. has been an iconic name in the milling machines sector, successfully serving the defense and then the newborn aeronautics / aerospace industry, along with Primary Metals, Energy, and Naval sectors During the 1990s Ingersoll pioneered the automatic fiber placement and the automatic tape laying technologies for composite manufacturing, and became one of the leaders for this market after its acquisition by the European holding Camozzi Group in 2003. Ingersoll offers both gantry and robotic Automated Fiber Placement systems. By 2015, the expertise, methodologies and techniques acquired in developing composite manufacturing served as an extraordinary and effective technological springboard that allowed Ingersoll to enter the additive manufacturing sector and to immediately diversify from the competition with its offer of wide-and-high additive manufacturing with its MasterPrint 3D printers that completes and complements its composite and subtractive products portfolio. Additionally, Ingersoll has a Contract Manufacturing business that serves manufacturing of large, complex components. Serving various industries, such as Defense, Space, and Transportation, Ingersoll's machines in it's Contract Manufacturing business are among the largest in the world. Ingersoll has also positioned itself in the world of building Large Telescopes and Antennas. It's success in this area has been a focus of the business since 2010.

JB Industries is the premier manufacturer of American made HVAC/R products. For over 50 years, JB has been committed to manufacturing products of the highest quality while providing exceptional customer service. JB products have proudly been made in America since 1967, with “Made in America” an essential part of the company’s philosophy. To learn more about our innovative product solutions, call 800.323.0811 or visit www.jbind.com.

Rochelle Community Hospital is a hospital & health care company based out of 900 N 2nd St, Rochelle, Illinois, United States.