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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
To help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities, American Express is teaming up with Main Street America this Small Business Saturday® to launch the Amex Shop Small Grants Program. The Program will provide an initial $5 million to fund 250 grants of $20,000 each to eligible small business owners across the U.S.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Riverside Healthcare announced that it has earned the Military Friendly Employer designation for the fourth consecutive year.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
From new investments and developments to job creation and the latest educational opportunities, Kankakee County’s economy continues to strengthen. Explore the highlights of our past year’s growth by reading this year’s Thrive Magazine!
Monday, November 3, 2025
The latest Cost of Living Index numbers for the third quarter of 2025 are in – and Kankakee County continues to offer residents one of the best values in the region.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Big things have happened in Manteno since the former Kmart warehouse property was purchased by the Chinese-based company Gotion High-Tech. Even bigger things are set to happen within the next calendar year.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Visit Kankakee County invites locals and visitors alike to “paint the town” with the launch of the Kankakee County Mural Trail, a self-guided new way to explore the area’s art, culture, and creativity.
Friday, September 12, 2025
It’s been two years since Gotion announced plans to build a $2 billion factory in Manteno, Illinois. So far the company has built the first five assembly lines inside a 1.5 million-square foot former Kmart warehouse in Kankakee County.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The NAACP Illinois State Conference will host its 88th Annual Convention from Friday, September 26, 2025, through Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Quality Inn & Suites in Bradley, Illinois. This year’s theme, “The Fierce Urgency of Now,” is inspired by the timeless message of Rev. Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. and will guide a weekend of workshops, discussions, and events focused on advancing civil rights and social justice across Illinois.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Economic Alliance and the Grundy Livingston Workforce Board are bringing awareness of the job opportunities available and the skills needed for manufacturing positions in our community. One event will be a tour and conversation at Gotion, an energy storage system and electric vehicle battery manufacturer in Manteno.
Friday, August 8, 2025
Several employers in the Kankakee County area are hiring. A job fair is set for August 20 in Momence. Free and open to the public.
