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Monday, December 15, 2025
As leadership in and around Kankakee County begins to digest the news of a high-profile, worldwide brand, Mattel, Inc., joining the region’s business community, imaginations tend to run wild. The potential for the planned 2-acre indoor waterpark announced more than a year ago by Bradley leadership had already had people thinking of what this could mean.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
ComEd today announced that over $803 million will be returned to customers under the framework established in Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) enacted in 2021, which requires nuclear plants to pay customers when prices are high.
Monday, November 24, 2025
A restaurant, event space, and three-room hotel are entering into the final stages of construction near Momence City Hall.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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.
