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Tuesday, December 07, 2021December News from PKF Mueller
Here is your December Newsletter. PKF Mueller1707 N Randall Rd Suite 200 Elgin, IL 60123+1 847 888 8600Email FirmAbout Us FOLLOW US: UnsubscribeYour PrivacyDisclaimer of Liability© 2021, Powered by Thomson Reuters Checkpoint New Benefits Study: How to Fill Risky Gaps in Coverage, KnowledgeMany employers aren't on the same wavelength as their employees when it comes to benefits, according to a recent study. However, gaps in knowledge and perception can have
Tuesday, December 07, 2021Pat Szpekowski Takes Over as NINA President in Organization’s 60th Year
Pat Szpekowski, an award-winning freelance writer and president of PR Strategies & Communications, Inc./PmS Advertising, Inc. in Elgin, IL, has been chosen to lead the Northern Illinois Newspaper Association in the organization’s 60th anniversary year. Szpekowski’s election is groundbreaking because of her experience as a public relations strategist, an independent businesswoman and longtime newspaper contributor. “It is an honor for me to serve as president of NINA as we enter into its 60th
Monday, December 06, 2021Middleby Agrees to Acquire Kamado Joe and Masterbuilt
The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) today announced the acquisition of Masterbuilt Holdings LLC, a leader in outdoor residential cooking under the Kamado Joe and Masterbuilt brands with an estimated $250 million in net sales for 2021. Headquartered in the Atlanta area, the brands are known for their outdoor residential products designed for cooking with charcoal. The purchase price of $385 million will be funded in cash and financed under Middleby’s existing senior credit facility. The transaction is
Thursday, November 18, 2021U-46 to Host Job Fair on Nov. 20
Event aimed at bilingual and special education teachers, certified school nurses, social workers, and speech therapists. ELGIN - School District U-46 is hosting a Job Fair on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at its Educational Services Center in Elgin. This event is aimed specifically at bilingual and special education teachers, as well as certified school nurses, social workers, and speech therapists. Same-day interviews will be available. Starting salaries for the jobs range from $50,000 to
Thursday, November 18, 2021YWCA Elgin November Update
Program UpdateESL Child Education & Family LiteracyESL Child Education & Family Literacy classes have been very busy painting fall pictures, making beautiful googly-eyed turkeys and discussing kindness, what we are thankful for, and how animals preparing for hibernation.The YWCA ESL Child Education Teachers have partnered with Elgin Partnership for Early Learning (EPEL), to provide storytimes at the JetXpress and Blue Kangaroo laundromats in Elgin. During the laundromat storytimes, our bi-lingual teachers
Thursday, November 18, 2021Greater Family Health Community Connect - Flu & COVID-19 Vaccines, Giving Tuesday, Risks of Smoking During Pregnancy and More!
To view in browser click here. It is likely that both the flu and COVID-19 will be spreading simultaneously this fall and winter season, which is why it’s important to get both the flu and COVID-19 vaccine.The flu vaccine does not protect against COVID-19, and COVID-19 vaccines do not protect against the flu. Both the flu and COVID-19 can lead to serious illness, hospitalization, or even death and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), becoming sick with the
Thursday, November 18, 2021KCT Credit Union Receives Lender of the Year Award
myCUmortgage Recognizes KCT Credit Union as part of The Amazing Mortgage Race Embracing this year's conference theme of The Amazing Mortgage Race!, 66 mortgage loan originators and credit unions received awards for doing what they do best—helping their members with home ownership. The awards recognize the number of members assisted from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 and take into account the unique and innovative stories behind the winners' successful year. "The last year and a half has seen records
Wednesday, November 10, 2021Middleby sales increase as pandemic worries ease
ELGIN -- The Middleby Corp. reported net earnings for the third quarter of $176.0 million or $3.09 diluted earnings per share, on net sales of $817.5 million. Adjusted net earnings were $106.4 million, or $1.92 adjusted diluted earnings per share, the company said. "We continue to build upon the positive momentum across our business segments -- investing in technology innovations to address the dynamic market trends, furthering our strategic sales initiatives, and expanding our brand portfolio with the
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Wednesday, November 10, 2021Tighe Kress & Orr, P.C. Update on Potential Tax Law Changes
Potential tax law changes hang over year-end tax planning for individuals As if another year of the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t enough to produce an unusual landscape for year-end tax planning, Congress continues to negotiate the budget reconciliation bill. The proposed Build Back Better Act (BBBA) is certain to include some significant tax provisions, but much uncertainty remains about their impact. While we wait to see which tax provisions are ultimately included in the BBBA, here are some year-end tax
Wednesday, November 10, 2021$200 MILLION IN UTILITY RELIEF AVAILABLE NOW FOR FAMILIES IN NEED
Governor Pritzker’s Help Illinois Families Program Offers More Funding Per Household to Assist Low-Income Residents with Rising Costs this Season CHICAGO—The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today reminded residents of utility relief available to low-income families throughout the state. Through Governor Pritzker’s Help Illinois Families program, DCEO has launched over $295 million in utility assistance programming available for low-income households across the state and is
Monday, November 08, 2021Volunteer to Ring the bells this Holiday Season!!
Register to ring for the Elgin area's Salvation Army Steps to Getting StartedGo to the website “registertoring.com”If you are a previous ringer, you can login with your credentials and follow promptsWhen the site comes up you will see a choice of 3 gray boxes; “I’m ringing as an individual”, I’m ringing with a group”, or “I’m a virtual ringer”Choose the individual or group box and click. Click group if your group leader informed you that they have a group name or group code established.The next screen will
Monday, November 08, 2021second round of the Illinois Rental Payment Program
ILLINOIS RENTAL PAYMENT PROGRAM (ILRPP)Apply For Up To $25,000 In Rental Assistance The Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP) provides financial assistance for rent to income-eligible Illinois renters and their landlords who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are a renter in Illinois and are behind on rent due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for up to $25,000 and 18 months of emergency rental payments.VISIT ILLINOIS HOUSING HELP Both renters and landlords can apply for
Tuesday, August 31, 2021Beacon Academy of Media & Digital Arts Receives National Certification
The Beacon Academy of Media & Digital Arts, one of School District U-46’s five specialized high school academies, has been recognized as a nationally certified magnet school for providing high-quality, innovative educational options to families and students that promote choice, diversity and academic excellence. The certification comes as U-46 continues to strengthen its high school programming to ensure every student is prepared to succeed in college and careers. The District is investing in facility
