Illinois Job Openings: Forest Ranger, Veterinarian, Special Agent

ILLINOIS — Despite unemployment claims rising this week for the first time since record layoffs in March, a good number of employers are still searching for workers in Illinois.

The state has set up Get Hired Illinois, a new website with more than 60,000 job postings, free vocational courses and virtual job fairs.

"The financial stability and success of our residents is key to getting Illinois' economy back on its feet," Gov. J.B. Pritzker said when the website first launched. "Illinois won't be restored until our workers and families have the opportunities and resources they need to build and fill their lives. That's why my administration is working with businesses and industries across the state to encourage more employers to utilize the Get Hired website."

Some jobs listed there include administrative assistant, firearms eligibility analyst, and highway worker.

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The employment site Indeed.com also lists scores of jobs, like forest ranger, FedEx package handler and associate veterinarian. Search for local job openings on Indeed here.

Of note, the FBI is still hiring special agents in Springfield, Illinois. The federal law enforcement agency is, in particular, looking for people with STEM backgrounds, linguists, lawyers, cybersecurity experts, accountants, people with law enforcement experience, medical specialists, psychologists and counselors, according to the job posting. No word on access to the x-files, but if you discover aliens, you'll owe Patch an exclusive interview.

Of course, Patch is a great resource too. To browse local jobs on Patch, go to your Patch's homepage and scroll down the classified section. If you're a small business owner in Illinois, here are instructions for posting your jobs to Patch.