Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Visit Kankakee County Launches New Mural Trail

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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.
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific announced plans to come together to create the first transcontinental railroad in America. This combination will connect more than 50,000 route miles across 43 states, linking around 100 ports and reaching nearly every corner of North America. It’s a big step forward that will strengthen the U.S. supply chain, support American manufacturing, and open new opportunities for economic growth—for all of us.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
In an effort to assist displaced workers in our community, KCC Workforce Services is helping prepare residents for upcoming job fairs. A total of 5 workshops are planned between July 8th and Aug 4th, with two at the Momence Public Library and the other three at the KCC North Extension Center in Bradley.
Monday, June 30, 2025
There will be new life in the former Cigna building at St. George Road and Route 45 in Bourbonnais. The building was recently donated to Riverside Health Care.
Friday, June 6, 2025
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Riverside Healthcare is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 2025 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA). This is the fourth consecutive year that Riverside has received this recognition. The Bell Seal is the nation’s preeminent certification, recognizing employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces.