Putting Chicago To Work

09/08/2026

Your Thoughts?

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

The financial advice sounds simple: “Stop eating out.”

Then you spend $47 at the grocery store to make one meal and suddenly you’ve got questions.

I still think cooking at home is usually cheaper, especially if you’re feeding a family.

But for one person? I get the argument.

You buy the meat, vegetables, sauce, seasoning, maybe some random ingredient you’ll use once, then half of it sits in the fridge until it starts growing its own ecosystem.

Meanwhile there’s a $12 takeout special down the street and no dishes.

The real savings usually come when you’re planning meals, using leftovers, and actually eating what you bought.

If not, that “cheap” grocery trip can get expensive real fast.

09/08/2026

Nothing makes you question reality faster than a dealership trying to sell you something you literally replaced yesterday.

I get that dealerships have overhead. Labor isn’t free. Parts markup is part of the business.

But when I JUST replaced the cabin filter myself for $14 and you’re telling me it’s already filthy and needs to be replaced for $105, now I’m wondering what else on this inspection sheet is completely made up.

That’s the part that kills trust.

Once somebody catches you trying to sell them one thing they clearly don’t need, every recommendation after that starts looking suspicious.

09/07/2026

Open House/Hiring Event!

Make a Difference with Every Call. Build Your Career at Roto-Rooter!
Join us on Tuesday, October 8, 2026 from 10:00am-6:00pm for immediate interviews.
1750 S. Finley Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
For more information, contact Stephanie Avaloy ([email protected]) or Denise Vertucci ([email protected]).

Call Center Customer Service Representative, 2nd Shift

Founded in 1935, Roto-Rooter is North America's largest plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services provider. Roto-Rooter operates businesses in over 100 company-owned branches, independent contractor territories, and approximately 400 independent franchise operations, serving approximately 90% of the U.S. population and parts of Canada.

If job security, top pay, excellent benefits, and career advancement representing a well-known national brand are what you're looking for, Roto-Rooter is the company for you. We take pride in being a great place to work and providing excellent pay with top benefits. The pay range for this position is $17.00-$19.00, depending on experience.

This position will require 3-4 weeks of training during the first shift before the schedule will be completely second shift scheduling.

Responsibilities:
Hiring immediately for second shift, which may include Saturdays and Sundays. Bilingual skills preferred, but not required. This is a full-time customer service position at Roto-Rooter’s Chicago area Call Center. We are a 24-hour service provider, so our call center stays busy overnight.

Be the first point of contact with our customers.
Obtain key information from the customer while expressing empathy, a sense of urgency and confidence that they called the right company and we will solve their plumbing problems.
Data entry, including customer contact information and relevant details concerning their plumbing problems.
Schedule a service call based on customer’s availability and convenience.
Discuss additional services and products we have available that may be helpful.
Be a trusted informational resource for Roto-Rooter customers.

Requirements:

Bilingual skills are a plus!
Strong customer service focus
AS400 knowledge is preferred
Prior call center experience is helpful
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
A working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel programs
Self-starter who is organized and thorough with attention to detail

Benefits:
At Roto-Rooter, we believe our most significant investment is in our employees. We prioritize the health and well-being of our team and their families. That’s why we offer an extensive employee benefit package including:

Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug Card
Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Training
Life Insurance
Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Profit Sharing

09/07/2026

DSV Aurora Hiring Now — Site Moving to Plainfield, IL in September 2026

Open Interviews Wednesday 9am-4pm

Interview Location: 800 Bilter Road, Aurora, IL

DSV in Aurora is actively recruiting dependable, motivated candidates to join our fast-paced distribution center. We will be relocating the entire site to Plainfield, IL starting September 2026. We are currently hiring for Forklift Operators, General Warehouse Associates, Warehouse Customer Service Agents, and Team Leads. Positions are available across all shifts with permanent opportunities after relocation.

Available roles and starting pay:

1st Shift Forklift Operators: $20.00 per hour
2nd shift Customer Service Agents: $21.47 per hour
2nd Shift Team Leads: 21.56/hourly
Inventory Techs 1st shift $22.23 per hour
$2.00 shift differential for all second shift roles

What we offer: DSV provides a comprehensive benefits package . Benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) with matching contributions after a year, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, vision and dental insurance options, and tuition reimbursement. New hires will receive orientation and on-the-job training

Daily responsibilities vary by role but may include operating powered industrial trucks, order picking and packing, quality control, inventory management, receiving and shipping materials, answering customer inquiries, and supervising team workflows for leads. Candidates should be prepared for standing and walking for most of the shift, occasional lifting, and working in a warehouse environment that emphasizes safety and productivity.

How to apply: Visit our site for open interviews Tuesday the 21st between 9 AM and 4:00 PM at 800 Bilter Road, Aurora, IL. We hire on all shifts and encourage applicants with varied experience levels to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.47 per hour

09/07/2026

HIRING EVENT ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH 10AM - 2PM

Walk-In Hiring Events- Seeking 2nd & 3rd Shift (Production Lead, Machine Operators Quality Techs & Maintenance Tech)

Interested in working at NLX? Our walk-in hiring event is a convenient way to learn more about opportunities at NLX through a one-on-one conversation with a member of our team. Stop by to learn about available jobs, pay rates, shifts and other benefits and receive help completing your application on-site.

Current openings include: Production Lead,Machine Operators, Quality Techs, Maintenance Techs, Sanitation Tech.

Production Operators - Blenders, Fillers
The Filler Operator is responsible for the filling & packing of products according to the individual work order specifications following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and safety procedures.
The Blender Operator is responsible for the blending of products according to the individual work order specifications following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and safety procedures.
Quality Tech-
Will oversee quality and safety regulations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Maintenance Tech (2nd shift)- Starting pay $30+/hr
Responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining machinery and mechanical / electrical equipment such as motors, conveyor systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, production machines, pumps, liquid fillers, packaging equipment, material handling equipment, and blending/mixing systems

No need to RSVP. Simply visit our facility between 10am to 2pm at 2101 West Haven Avenue, New Lenox, IL. 60451.

Please bring your resume and two forms of ID with you to the event.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Experience:

Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)