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.

October 12, 2026

Theodis Pace has held many leadership positions throughout Kankakee County. He’s just added

October 5, 2026

The Kankakee County Health Department community survey is now LIVE, and your feedback

October 2, 2026

Olivet Nazarene University, located in Bourbonnais, Illinois, invites you to help identify the

September 23, 2026

New growth is underway at the Bourbonnais Parkway and Interstate 57 interchange. PSI

September 21, 2026

The latest unemployment data for Kankakee County in July 2026 was 4.1%. This

September 17, 2026

Thank you to our 2026 Valued Investors. Your partnership is vital to advancing

September 17, 2026

A Chicago-based baked goods company will be moving to the nearly 12-acre site

September 11, 2026

Thank you to all who were able to attend the Illinois Department of

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

October 12, 2026

Theodis Pace has held many leadership positions throughout Kankakee County. He’s just added

October 5, 2026

The Kankakee County Health Department community survey is now LIVE, and your feedback

October 2, 2026

Olivet Nazarene University, located in Bourbonnais, Illinois, invites you to help identify the

September 23, 2026

New growth is underway at the Bourbonnais Parkway and Interstate 57 interchange. PSI

September 21, 2026

The latest unemployment data for Kankakee County in July 2026 was 4.1%. This

September 17, 2026

Thank you to our 2026 Valued Investors. Your partnership is vital to advancing

September 17, 2026

A Chicago-based baked goods company will be moving to the nearly 12-acre site

September 11, 2026

Thank you to all who were able to attend the Illinois Department of

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

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