News and Press in Kankakee County

Access the latest press releases, event announcements, and Economic Alliance updates. Keep up with the developments shaping Kankakee County’s business climate and community progress.

September 2, 2026

Work on Kankakee’s East River walk is an estimated 70% complete, Kankakee officials

September 2, 2026

National Award Recognizes ComEd’s Critical Role in Bringing Economic Growth to Northern Illinois

August 27, 2026

The Council for Community and Economic Research has published Second Quarter data for

August 27, 2026

After the severe storm occurring July 27, 2026, Kankakee County residents have the

August 20, 2026

Kankakee Community College will host a College Fair from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

August 18, 2026

ComEd and Openlands today announced the recipients of the 2026 ComEd Green Region

August 18, 2026

Historic Preservation and Economic Development: Building Our Future by Preserving Our Past Historic

August 17, 2026

One of our key focuses at the Economic Alliance is attracting and retaining

August 11, 2026

One of our key focuses at the Economic Alliance is residential development. We

August 10, 2026

The Advancing Innovative Manufacturing Illinois Tax Credit (AIM) is a new tax incentive

August 5, 2026

The Economic Alliance is dedicated to strengthening Kankakee County’s economy by advancing the

August 3, 2026

Get to know the Kankakee Regional Land Bank Authority Many of the properties

September 2, 2026

Work on Kankakee’s East River walk is an estimated 70% complete, Kankakee officials

September 2, 2026

National Award Recognizes ComEd’s Critical Role in Bringing Economic Growth to Northern Illinois

August 27, 2026

The Council for Community and Economic Research has published Second Quarter data for

August 27, 2026

After the severe storm occurring July 27, 2026, Kankakee County residents have the

August 20, 2026

Kankakee Community College will host a College Fair from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

August 18, 2026

ComEd and Openlands today announced the recipients of the 2026 ComEd Green Region

August 18, 2026

Historic Preservation and Economic Development: Building Our Future by Preserving Our Past Historic

August 17, 2026

One of our key focuses at the Economic Alliance is attracting and retaining

August 11, 2026

One of our key focuses at the Economic Alliance is residential development. We

August 10, 2026

The Advancing Innovative Manufacturing Illinois Tax Credit (AIM) is a new tax incentive

August 5, 2026

The Economic Alliance is dedicated to strengthening Kankakee County’s economy by advancing the

August 3, 2026

Get to know the Kankakee Regional Land Bank Authority Many of the properties

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