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Wednesday, February 18, 2015
The City of Kankakee receives federal Entitlement Program funds from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) which are used to provide housing resources and programs for current and future homeowners. To receive funding from HUD, the City of Kankakee must develop a Consolidated Plan that identifies priorities and objectives for addressing the community needs over a five year period.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Riverside Healthcare President/CEO Phil Kambic assumed the chairmanship of the board of directors of the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County at the organization’s February 12 meeting. Kambic, who has served on the Alliance board since 2012, succeeds HomeStar Bank President Pat Martin for a 2-year term.
Monday, January 26, 2015
With the much anticipated letting of the new I-57 interchange at Bourbonnais Parkway, public- and private-sector developers in Kankakee County are readying industrial and commercial sites and boosting utility service to the area.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
One of Kankakee County’s most popular, most effective small business development programs is returning in 2015.
Monday, December 15, 2014
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) signed the Illiana Corridor Tier Two Record of Decision, marking the completion of the project’s environmental planning phase.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Many of the area’s largest corporations have added new senior leadership.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Marking the launch of the Catalyst Innovation Center for Kankakee County, Illinois, area business, education and community leaders gathered at the historic David Bradley Building in Bradley on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Founded to provide comprehensive services and programs to support both business growth and entrepreneurial opportunities in Kankakee County, this business and research venture is a cooperative effort of Olivet Nazarene University, Riverside Healthcare and the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Industry, professions, private citizens urged to take the “A-Team Challenge”
Friday, November 21, 2014
Figures released November 20 by the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) show Kankakee County leading most metropolitan statistical areas nationwide in personal income growth.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
The Illinois National Guard held a groundbreaking ceremony for a $53.3 million Army Aviation Support Facility and Readiness Center in Kankakee on October 29.
