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Kankakee County, Illinois, is ideally situated 45 miles south of Downtown Chicago along the I-57 Corridor. Ready access to interstate, rail, all utilities, fiber and workforce helps our diversified business community to thrive. A suite of stackable incentives supports targeted industrial, commercial and residential investment.
Investment-ready Development Zones
News & Events
Learn How to Bid on Capital Development Board Project
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
This event, hosted by Kankakee Community College, will teach individuals how to bid on Capital Development Board (CDB) projects, how...
Read MoreNew Cost of Living Numbers Released
Monday, June 3, 2024
Check out the latest cost of living numbers by the Council for Community and Economic Research.
Read MoreWKRDA Seeks Executive Director
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority is seeking assistance for the daily operation of the Development Authority.
Read MoreKankakee County Receives $2.9M for Hwy 9 Improvements
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Kankakee County has been awarded $2.9 million to rebuild and modernize a local...
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