Career Exploration Program Returns to KCC

The Gap Year Program offers career exploration and activities in a low-pressure, no homework environment.

Kankakee County climbs two spots to #3 in the US for manufacturing hubs for small metros, according to Business Facilities Magazine 2023 Metro Rankings Report. The magazine annually recognizes metro areas and cities of all sizes for attracting and retaining businesses from numerous industry sectors.

The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center and the Illinois Manufacturers Association announces the new Supply Chain Center – a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize the way Illinois manufacturers operate.

As the demands of leadership positions continue to evolve, the gap between required skills and employee capabilities is becoming wider. Shockingly, over 74% of leaders feel unprepared and lack the necessary training to face the challenges of their roles.

We are proud to receive the Daily Journal 2023 Progress Award for Excellence in Real Estate. Alliance President/CEO accepted the award with Director of Marketing & Business Attraction Angela Morrey at the awards ceremony June 1.

Cities in the River Edge Redevelopment Zone are eligible for the Illinois Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program, which provides a state income-tax credit equal to 25% of a project’s qualified expenditures to owners of certified historic structures.

Incentives provide up to 75 percent income tax credits on construction jobs for eligible companies through the Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit program.

The Illinois State Senate passed a measure to require the Illinois Department of Transportation to begin the process of engaging private developers with interest in building a cargo airport in the south suburbs, a significant step forward in the effort to build a cargo hub in the area. This legislation passed with bipartisan support in the Illinois House and Senate and now goes to the Governor’s desk for signature. 

The Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority is seeking assistance for the operation of the Development Authority.

A new Diesel Technology Training Program at Kankakee Community College will accept students beginning this summer. Students will be able to complete six diesel classes in 16 weeks. Classes will meet at KCC’s Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Center on south Schuyler Avenue in Kankakee, and LaBeau Bros. on east Court Street in Kankakee. It also will include a video series from PACCAR with aspects of the Peterbilt Training Academy.