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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Job Hunters: Who's Hiring in Tinley Park and Oak Forest? (April 17)

The Hair Cuttery is looking for a hair stylist, and Devry University needs a career adviser. Plus, check out openings for retail and insurance-related positions.

Finding a job can be a tough task. Putting together a résumé, hitting the streets looking for “Help Wanted” signs and making the best impression on potential employers can be a tall order for anyone. Luckily, Patch wants to help Tinley Park and Oak Forest readers find a few jobs and put some cash in your pockets. That's why each week, Patch will be spotlighting a few job openings that we think our readers can fill. WANTED: Customer service representatives Southland Insurance & Financial Services: The independent agency is looking for two reps—personal lines and commercial lines—with extensive background with multiple companies. Resumes and any questions can be directed to the following people: Jim Callahan 708-923-9660 Jim@Southlandagency.…

Monday, April 1, 2013

Disappearance of Crestwood College Student 'Out of Character,' Family Says

Family describes 21-year-old James Sylvester, who went missing from Crestwood on March 27, as a "go getter." A search party is being organized for Monday (April 1).

Crestwood police resumed their search on Sunday for 21-year-old James Sylvester IV whose been missing since March 27. Police focused their search at DeVry University’s Tinley Park campus looking for Sylvester’s beige-gold Honda Civic, while the missing man’s family spent Easter Sunday praying for his safe return.  “PLEASE GIVE US AN EASTER MIRACLE PLEASE I BEG YOU,” his aunt, MaryJane Nowdomski, posted on her Facebook page. The well-liked college student described by his aunt as a “go getter” vanished last Wednesday evening after watching television with his mother. Sylvester had also initiated a breakup with his girlfriend a few weeks ago, but his aunt—who is James’s mother’s sister—said the two were still on speaking terms and thought …

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Monday, May 7, 2012

Last Chance to Register for Free Classes at Devry

With "no-cost credits," available at your local Devry University campus, what do you have to lose? Registration is open now but it won't be forever.

During the summer, DeVry University offers high school students the opportunity to earn "no-cost credits" before entering their junior or senior years of high school. Classes are available at the schools' Tinley Park campus at 18624 West Creek Drive. The tuition-waived courses are available through Passport2College, a program that aims to help teens become better prepared for the demands of college and smoothen the transition. Registration for the free courses is currently open and classes begin in July. Visit the Devry website for program requirements, class listings and registration or call 708-342-3225. Find more local connections on Patch.   Do you know about an important upcoming deadline? Share in the comments below and we’ll …

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