Need a Job? Kohl’s is Hiring Holiday Help

The retailer, which has an Oswego location, announced it will hire more than 52,700 seasonal associates this holiday season.

Kohl’s stores nationwide will hire more than 52,700 seasonal staffers this holiday season, up 10 percent from last year due to an increase in sales, the retailer announced last week. The company, which has a location on Route 34, anticipates hiring an average of 41 associates per store, a 4 percent increase over 2011, to help provide excellent customer service during the holidays. In a press release, Kohl’s announced it also anticipates hiring roughly 5,700 seasonal positions at distribution centers and more than 30 seasonal credit operations jobs. “In addition to our quality brands, great values and a convenient shopping experience, Kohl’s is known for providing excellent customer service delivered by our dedicated associates,” said John …

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Nominate a Young Volunteer for a Kohl's Scholarship

Two individuals nominated from each Kohl's store will win a $50 Kohl's gift card.

Kohl's is accepting nominations for outstanding young volunteers through March 15 for its 2012 Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program. You can nominate volunteers ages 6 to 18 at kohlskids.com. You must be 21 years or older to nominate someone.  Two nominees from each Kohl's store will win a $50 Kohl's gift card.  More than 200 of the store winners will win regional scholarships worth $1,000 toward post-secondary education. Ten national winners will be awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships for post-secondary education and Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on each national winner’s behalf.  The Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program is part of Kohl’s Cares, Kohl’s philanthropic program focused on improving the lives of …

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Mommy Moments

Sometimes a Simple Trip to the Store Feels Like Climbing Mount Everest

How do new moms juggle their normal routine with a new baby?

I don’t know how people leave the house with a new baby. So far, I’ve had a really hard time getting out. My new favorite place is anywhere that has a drive-thru. This works well for me because Starbucks was already my favorite store. Unfortunately sometimes you have to get out of the car in order to go to a store, and therein lies the problem. The thought of bringing baby, car seat, and diaper bag out of the car and wrangling all of that into a cart makes me cringe. I know I’ve done it before, and I don’t remember it being so difficult, but this time it makes me think twice before I head out the door. During our first ever Mom-and-baby outing we ventured to Target for a couple of things I desperately needed—baby wipes, nursing bras, and …

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Police Blotter: Birthday-Party Ripoff and Other Misdeeds

Oswego police reports, Nov. 23-29

Two adults and a juvenile were charged with retail theft after an incident around 7 p.m. at Kohl's Department Store, 2500 Route 34. Oswego police said more than $150 worth of merchandise was taken by Trejamario Cook, 18, 32 Hampton Road, Montgomery; Alonte Smith, 18, 8 Birchwood Court, Montgomery; and a juvenile. Christian Theinkeu, 37, of 145 Linden Drive, was charged with domestic battery around 9:30 a.m., according to Oswego police. Police said he was taken into custody and taken to Kane County Jail. An Oswego man reported about $65 worth of items were taken without permission from a birthday party at about 5:15 p.m. at 2870 Route 34, Oswego officers said. Police still are investigating the incident. James Kush, 29, of 3479 …

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