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Thursday, March 12, 2026
In response to tornadoes that touched down in Kankakee County, United Way and the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley have activated their joint Emergency Response Fund of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties to support individuals and families impacted by the storm.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
St. Mary’s has earned a Five-Star Overall Distinction on Forbes Top Hospitals list.
Monday, March 9, 2026
CSL, a global biopharma leader, today broke ground for the expansion of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kankakee County.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Illinois has a lot to celebrate! Glad to see Illinois rank as a top-2 state for corporate growth in Site Selection magazine
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The Kankakee Regional Land Bank Authority is making progress by now having seven properties moved from abandonment or foreclosure to the open market.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Congresswoman Robin Kelly celebrates the David Bradley Building completion with Kankakee County leaders on February 17th, 2026.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The average for 2025 Cost of Living numbers are in – and Kankakee County continues to offer residents one of the best values in the region.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Site Selection ranks Illinois No. 3 nationally and No. 1 regionally for workforce development, a testament to the state’s large, diverse, and skilled talent pool, cutting-edge training programs, and smart investments.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
While Kankakee’s East Riverwalk remains several months from completion, the wheels are in motion for the West Riverwalk and a key financial assist has been secured.
Monday, December 15, 2025
Since the organization’s beginning, Riverside Healthcare has proven its commitment to the health and well-being of its employees. For its dedication to promoting employee health, Riverside came in first place in the 2025 Healthiest Employers of Illinois (in the 500- to 1,999-employee category, reflecting the number of full-time employees).
