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.

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

August 20, 2026

Kankakee Community College will host a College Fair from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

August 18, 2026

ComEd and Openlands today announced the recipients of the 2026 ComEd Green Region

August 18, 2026

Historic Preservation and Economic Development: Building Our Future by Preserving Our Past Historic

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

August 20, 2026

Kankakee Community College will host a College Fair from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

August 18, 2026

ComEd and Openlands today announced the recipients of the 2026 ComEd Green Region

August 18, 2026

Historic Preservation and Economic Development: Building Our Future by Preserving Our Past Historic

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