Hawthorne Credit union offers low-cost auto loans

Hawthorne Credit Union joins several credit unions to pledge $10 billion in low-cost auto financing to help members from the Midwest purchase General Motors vehicles. The plan is called "Invest in America," a news release posted on the Michigan Credit Union League's Web site said.

The program will run through June 30, said Sandy Brillowski, director of marketing for Naperville-based Hawthorne Credit Union. Members who buy cars under the program also are eligible for $250 in bonus cash through Monday

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Workshop aims to help job hunters

Rob Sullivan, a Chicago-based author, motivational speaker, career coach and corporate trainer, will present "Packaging Your Potential: Lessons from a Job Hunter Who Learned the Hard Way" from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Krasa Center presentation room on the campus of Benedictine University in Lisle.

The event begins with a light dinner at 6 p.m. and the presentation follows at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Make a reservation by Jan. 15 to Julie Cosimo in the office of career development by calling 630-829-6037 or e-mail jcosimo@ben.edu.